Turner Classic Movies and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment introduce a new DVD line to the TCM Vault Collection, premiering with The Jean Arthur Comedy Collection. The Jean Arthur Comedy Collection presents four rarely-seen rediscoveries from her early years at Columbia, appearing for the first time on DVD, digitally restored and re-mastered. This comedy collection is a must have for all classic film lovers. (The Public Menace, 1935) A fast-paced crime comedy, The Public Menace teams Arthur as a manicurist with a brash newspaper reporter (George Murphy) who needs her help in solving the disappearance of a racketeer. (The Impatient Years, 1936) Jean Arthur is paired with Lee Bowman in the comedy-drama about wartime newlyweds and the complications that result from whirlwind romances. (Adventure In Manhattan, 1936) A breezy comedy-mystery featuring Joel McCrea as a renowned criminologist newspaper writer who boasts the ability to predict crimes before they happen. Jean Arthur plays an actress who puts one over on him. (More Than A Secretary, 1944) This romantic film depicts the complications that ensue when Arthur falls in love with her boss (George Brent) and competes with the office flirt for his affection.
J**N
Jean is the best!
From The Talk of the Town, to Shane,Jean Arthur has always been my favorite actress.The four movies in this collection are comprised primarily from earlier works, and are most enjoyable.I recommend this boxed set.
K**R
I simply love Jean Arthur --- especially in comedies
I simply love Jean Arthur --- especially in comedies. These are not the films she is best known for, but they're worth watching just because she's in them.
A**.
Would recommend to anyone
All Of these movies were very cute. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you are a Jean Arthur fan
G**T
Everything she did was wonderful. Have not watched all the movies in the ...
What more can be said about Jean Author. Everything she did was wonderful. Have not watched all the movies in the set yet since I am saving them for a rainy day! Just being able to purchase some of the oldies is super!
D**E
very good
i am a fan of jean arthur , i am always on the look out for any movies she stars in ,and as they become available , i will buy them . still looking for " the devil and miss jones "
W**S
Class actress!
Discovered Jean Arthur a few years ago on a TCM showing of "The More The Merrier" and loved her. Loved that movie, too. This DVD set won't disappoint!
M**Y
Great movies
We love Jean Arthur and her movies never disappoint.
M**A
Some great movies! I love finding movies with Jean Arthur ...
Some great movies! I love finding movies with Jean Arthur that I have not yet seen!
A**R
Five Stars
Every movie was awesome and hilarious!!!!
S**E
Five Stars
Very good
A**R
Five Stars
Great choice of movies. Jean Arthur at her best. The quality was amazing!
B**T
Films of the early talkie career of a great actress are very enjoyable
Films of the early talkie career of a great actress are very enjoyable. Her later films were more worthy of her talents
C**T
Three Stars
Had to return it as I cannot play Region 1.
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