The Arsène Lupin Collection (1957-1962) (Kino Classics)

[MifuneFan]

Kino will be releasing the Arsène Lupin Collection, which includes 3 French film from 1957 to 1962, on February 28th. The release will come with a slipcover or "O-Card" for a limited time.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ1Y7V...ect=1&sr=1-356

THE ADVENTURES OF ARSÈNE LUPIN (1957) Color 103 Minutes 1.37:1
Lupin engages in a series of daring criminal schemes. His activities arouse the interest of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, who offers Lupin a challenge: to steal a jewel of great value from a secret hiding place. Should Lupin accept the wager? Starring Robert Lamoureux, Liselotte Pulver and O.E. Hasse; directed by Jacques Becker (Casque d’or, Touchez pas au grisbi).

SIGNED, ARSÈNE LUPIN (1959) B&W 99 Minutes 1.66:1

At the end of the Great War, Lupin resumes his mischievous lifestyle with zeal. The theft of three paintings committed by an adversary leads him to the mysterious treasure of the Golden Fleece. Starring Robert Lamoureux, Alida Valli and Jacques Dufilho; directed by Yves Robert (War of the Buttons, The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe).

ARSÈNE LUPIN VS. ARSÈNE LUPIN (1962) B&W 111 Minutes 2.35:1

Lupin is dead! And soon after he has been laid to rest, his two sons, François and Gérard, decide to go into their father’s profession in order to rescue some gems for a gorgeous princess. Starring Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Françoise Dorléac; directed by Édouard Molinaro (Back to the Wall, La Cage aux Folles).

[DavidRoylance]

Looks awesome. I will love this.

I would also love to see Warner Archive tackle the 2 MGM Arsene Lupin films from the 30s with John Barrymore and then Melvyn Douglas.

[Dragon78]

I heard there was a book or book series that inspired the Lupin the 3rd anime, but didn't know there where any movies.

[latehong]

As a big Maurice Leblanc & Jacques Becker fan, I'm thrilled! Never thought I would be able to watch THE ADVENTURES OF ARSENE LUPIN again!

[Luke Dodge748]

This is fantastic. I just received my illustrated book from Kickstarter (which somehow I found in Barnes and Noble months before...), which is beautiful. I didn't know there were movies, save for the anime. I look forward to picking this up. Kino just keeps surprising me. I love the new slipcover releases too.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Luke Dodge748

This is fantastic. I just received my illustrated book from Kickstarter (which somehow I found in Barnes and Noble months before...), which is beautiful. I didn't know there were movies, save for the anime. I look forward to picking this up. Kino just keeps surprising me. I love the new slipcover releases too.

Yeah there are a lot of adaptions from various countries. Kino themselves previously released the 1944 film in one of their Film Noir box sets. That illustrated edition you got looks great, I may have to get one myself. I read the first book, Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar, last year, and really enjoyed it, and plan to read the rest.

This is the list from Wikipedia

Films
The Gentleman Burglar (B&W., US, 1908) with William Ranows (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin contra Sherlock Holmes (B&W., Germany, 1910) with Paul Otto (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin (B&W., France, 1914) with Georges Tréville (Lupin).
The Gentleman Burglar (B&W., US, 1915) with William Stowell (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin (B&W., UK, 1916) with Gerald Ames (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin (B&W., US, 1917) with Earle Williams (Lupin).
The Teeth of the Tiger (B&W., US, 1919) with David Powell (Lupin).
813 (B&W., US, 1920) with Wedgwood Nowell (Lupin) and Wallace Beery.
Les Dernières aventures d'Arsène Lupin (B&W., France/Hungary, 1921).
813 - Rupimono (B&W., Japan, 1923) with Minami Mitsuaki (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin (B&W., US, 1932) with John Barrymore (Lupin).[12]
Arsene Lupin, Detective (Arsène Lupin détective, B&W., France, 1937) with Jules Berry (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin Returns (B&W., US, 1938) with Melvyn Douglas (Lupin).
Enter Arsène Lupin (B&W., US, 1944) with Charles Korvin (Lupin).
Arsenio Lupin (B&W., Mexico, 1945) with R. Pereda (Lupin).
Nanatsu-no Houseki (B&W., Japan, 1950) with Keiji Sada (Lupin).
Tora no-Kiba (B&W., Japan, 1951) with Ken Uehara (Lupin).
Kao-no Nai Otoko (B&W., Japan, 1955) with Eiji Okada (Lupin).
The Adventures of Arsène Lupin (Les Aventures d'Arsène Lupin, col., France, 1957) with Robert Lamoureux (Lupin).
Signé Arsène Lupin (B&W., France, 1959) with Robert Lamoureux (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin contre Arsène Lupin (B&W., France, 1962) with Jean-Pierre Cassel and Jean-Claude Brialy (Lupins).
Kaitō Lupin: 813 no Nazo (col., Japan, 1979) with Katsuo Nakamura (Lupin).
Lupin tai Holmes (col., Japan, 1981) with Taichirou Hirokawa (Lupin).
Arsène Lupin (col., France, 2004) with Romain Duris (Lupin).
Lupin no Kiganjo (col., Japan, 2011) with Kōichi Yamadera (Lupin).
Lupin (col, Japan, 2016)

[Doomhunter]

I am watching the first film now, excellent period crime / comedy done with class, film looks great too

[darkness2918]

I’d like these to get released someday:

Nanatsu-no Houseki (B&W., Japan, 1950) with Keiji Sada (Lupin).
Tora no-Kiba (B&W., Japan, 1951) with Ken Uehara (Lupin).
Kao-no Nai Otoko (B&W., Japan, 1955) with Eiji Okada (Lupin).
Kaitō Lupin: 813 no Nazo (col., Japan, 1979) with Katsuo Nakamura (Lupin).
Lupin tai Holmes (col., Japan, 1981) with Taichirou Hirokawa (Lupin).

[Doomhunter]

Originally Posted by Doomhunter

I am watching the first film now, excellent period crime / comedy done with class, film looks great too

Finished ‘Signed’ as well, that was excellent as well, a bit more serious compared to Adventures

The less said about Vs though the better

[Deadend45]

Unbelievable there no screen captures to be found.

I dont blind buy.

[RCRochester]

Originally Posted by Deadend45

Unbelievable there no screen captures to be found.

I dont blind buy.

These films are currently streaming on Kanopy if you want to check them out first. Free to view via your local library card.

[Deadend45]

I am not a fan of crushing compression. Thats what I am looking to avoid.