Best British Comedy Movies of the 1930s - 5 Classic Films Collection [DVD] - Perfect for Movie Nights & Vintage Film Lovers
Best British Comedy Movies of the 1930s - 5 Classic Films Collection [DVD] - Perfect for Movie Nights & Vintage Film Lovers

Best British Comedy Movies of the 1930s - 5 Classic Films Collection [DVD] - Perfect for Movie Nights & Vintage Film Lovers

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The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience ­ making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard.Although comedy would prove to be the decade¹s most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. From boisterous knockabout humour to polished adaptations of popular stage farces, this ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in a brand-new transfer from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.JOY RIDE (1935)Two cousins invite their girlfriends on a joy-ride, but car trouble leads to catastrophe!Black and White / 73 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / EnglishRADIO LOVER (1936)A penniless young charmer hits upon an ingenious route to fame and fortune...Black and White / 64 mins / 1.33:1 / Mono / English

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An effective coupling of two quite differing films each with a measure of comedy that in the case of “Radio Lover” should have you creased with laughter at times, none more so than in the finale - enough said!. Includes a major role for Wylie Watson with his outstanding tenor voice. Without question one of the finest little comedies on the circuit.Joy-Ride tends to be a little drawn out but is nevertheless equipped with spates of subtle wit and is ahead of its time with some mild sexual innuendo. Another interesting curio is the appearance of Paul Blake (1904 -1960) in a leading role, alongside Gene Gerrard. Close your eyes and you could imagine yourself listening to Peter Haddon (1898–1962).A rarity is the appearance in both films of Cynthia Stock. In “Radio Lover” she is portrayed as a rather stayed middle-aged lady but she has a more prominent, amusing role in Joy-Ride; indeed she is not without charm making one wish there were more films available in which she features.