The Ealing Studios Rarities Collection: Volume Eleven (DVD)

A global byword for cinematic quality of a quintessentially British nature, Ealing Studios made more than 150 films over a three decade period. A cherished and significant part of British film history, only selected films from both the Ealing and Associated Talking Pictures strands have previously been made available on home video format - with some remaining unseen since their original theatrical release. The Ealing Rarities Collection redresses this imbalance - featuring new transfers from the best available elements, in their correct aspect ratio, this multi-volume collection showcases a range of scarce films from both Basil Dean's and Michael Balcon's tenure as studio head, making them available once more to the general public. RETURN TO YESTERDAY (1940) Seaside rep players Peter and Carol are in despair over the chaotic state of rehearsals for Peter's first play. Then, a local actor turned Hollywood star arrives in the town... Black and White / 65 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English LORNA DOONE (1935) Margaret Lockwood makes her screen debut in this adaptation of R. D. Blackmore's classic tale of two feuding West Country families during the seventeenth century. Black and White / 82 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English LEASE OF LIFE (1954) The wife of a Yorkshire vicar sees a chance for her husband to increase his status and income. But there are more pressing concerns for the gentle, world-weary vicar... Colour/ 91 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English CALLING THE TUNE (1936) The story of the love between the daughter of a record manufacturer and the son of the man he had cheated, set during the early days of the gramophone industry. Black and White / 68 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English