Movies, books and other items pertaining to the classic movie era that I own and recommend.

BOOKS

The Sinatra Treasures : Intimate Photos, Mementos, and Music from the Sinatra Family Collection
The first-ever collection from the archives of the legendary Chairman of the Board, filled with never-before-seen photos, letters, mementos, and more.

What is a legend? A legend is a man who, more than 65 years after stepping on stage for the first time, is still larger than life. A man who changed the way we wear our hats. A man possessed not of a voice, but The Voice. Frank Sinatra is a legend.

Created in conjunction with the Frank Sinatra Estate, THE SINATRA TREASURES tells the story of Sinatras life with rare and never-before-published quotes from those he loved and those he worked with--and from the Chairman of the Board himself. More than 200 black-and-white and full-color images from several Sinatra archives, as well as 30 removable facsimile reproductions of items, such as a script from one of his radio shows and a Sinatra family photo album, provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Sinatras world and talent. Also included is a new compilation CD of rare interviews, early radio appearances, and songs.

This celebration of the many elements of Frank Sinatra--as singer, as actor, as humanitarian, as friend--brings to life as never before the man who made the standards standard.

RECORDINGS

Come Dance With Me! - Frank Sinatra
Webmaster's note: While this is a cd, I suggest trying hard to find a LP (record) of this. A remastered cd sometimes takes away "flaws" which aren't flaws at all, but the beauty only a record could bring. With any recording I recommend on this page I highly suggest looking for a record version of it. If no luck, go for the remastered cd!

September Of My Years - Frank Sinatra

Boys Night Out - The Rat Pack (Frank, Dean and Sammy)
Wemaster's note:Only available on cd.

Academy Award Winners & Nominees: 1934-1960 - Bing Crosby
Webmaster's note: Trying to find a Bing Crosby record is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. If you need somewhere to start out with with Bing (besides from his Christmas recordings) this is a good place!

Dino: The Essential Dean Martin - Dean Martin
Webmaster's note: This is a great place to start out with with Dean! This is the best compilation of all his hits! You'll wear this out!

DVDs and VIDEOS

Bringing Up Baby (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
Webmaster's note:I'll suggest this boxset till it hurts! It includes seven of their Colgate Hour appearances and their film At War With The Army. Funny as hell!

Sinatra - The Classic Duets
Frank Sinatra "Classic Duets" features an incredible roster of many of the greatest and most influential jazz and pop singers of all time. Compiled from Sinatra TV specials that originally aired between 1957-1960, this highly collectable program includes complete musical performances and special interviews and commentary from the Sinatra family, Tina, Nancy and Frank Sinatra Jr. Highlights include Frank Sinatra performing with Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Lena Horne, Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley and more.

It (1927)

Gone with the Wind (Four-Disc Collector's Edition)
DVD Features: Disc 1 & 2 (The Film)
* Commentary by film historian Rudy Behlmer
* 5.1 Dolby Digital Soundtrack
* Original Mono Soundtrack

DVD Features: Disc 3
* The Making of a Legend: Gone With The Wind the acclaimed 1989 documentary made by Selznick's sons and narrated by Christopher Plummer (125 Minutes, Never-before-available on DVD)
* Restoring a Legend- An in-depth look at the restoration and Ultra-Resolution process utilized by Warner Bros. For this new DVD presentation
* Footage from 1939 Atlanta and 1961 Civil War Centennial Atlanta premieres
* The Old South - Fred Zinnerman directed this historical 1940 theatrical short, which was shown by MGM in theatres prior to the release of Gone With The Wind

DVD Features: Disc 4
* Melanie Remembers: Olivia de Havilland Recalls Gone With The Wind - All new documentary produced especially for this new DVD set, features Ms. de Havilland's personal recollections of the film
* Clark Gable: A King Remembered - A Portrait of the legendary actor's long and distinguished career as M-G-M's most famous leading man
* Vivien Leigh: Scarlett and Beyond hosted by Jessica Lange, this is an insightful look at Leigh's short and troubled life
* Mini documentaries covering lives and careers of the most prominent cast members

Going My Way/Holiday Inn
Webmaster's note: Bing Crosby's two best movies! He won his Academy Award for the movie Going My Way and Holiday Inn includes Bing's famous White Christmas number. Highly recommended!

Road To Rio

Road To Bali

On the Road With Bob Hope and Bing Crosby Collection
Webmaster's note:Includes four of Bing and Bob's "Road To..." films: Road To Singapore, Road To Morocco, Road To Zanzibar and Road To Utopia.

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