RKO Radio Pictures
1) Born to kill
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
p2005, c1947
Language
English
Description
A suspense thriller dealing with two ruthless people who both want to win. A cold-hearted divorcee wants her step-sister's husband for herself, until she finds out the truth about him. A brutal killer on the run marries one woman to get her money, and discovers another is as ruthless as he.
3) Citizen Kane
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
An all-powerful press magnate, Kane, dies in his fabulous castle Xanadu, his last word being "Rosebud", which leads a reporter to seek the meaning behind the word and find the meaning of Kane. Prominant publisher, William Randolph Hearst, saw the film as a thinly disguised version of his career and attempted to suppress it.
4) Pinocchio
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Woodcarver Geppetto has pets Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. He has just made a little wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Wishing upon a star before he goes to bed, Geppetto wishes that Pinocchio would become a real boy. As Geppetto sleeps, the Blue Fairy arrives and partially grants his wish. Pinocchio can come to life, but he must prove himself worthy before becoming a real boy. He will require some guidance, and Jiminy Cricket agrees to act as his...
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Video
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Language
English
Description
Features Disney characters: Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Jiminy Cricket and Goofy. When Bongo the circus bear is mistreated, he escapes to the forest and finds true love. Mickey, Donald and Goofy find adventure up the beanstalk and meet Willie the Giant.
8) The locket
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Recounts the mental disintegration of bride-to-be Laraine Day. As a child, Day was accused of stealing a locket at a fancy party. She has spent her life getting even for this false accusation by becoming a kleptomaniac and ruining the lives of those around her. She drives one man to suicide, and stands by as another man is executed for a murder which she has committed. Assuming her revenge on the world is complete when she becomes engaged to the son...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
It's Christmastime as young Robbie Eunson pulls his little sister on a sled through the snow to a snug house in the woods. Robbie is fulfilling the promise he made to their dying mother- that he would find a home for each of the six orphaned children.
10) Swing time
Publisher
Distributed by TWarber Home Video Inc
Pub. Date
2005, c1936
Language
English
Description
Fred Astaire plays a gambler intent on raising $25,000 in New York in order to marry his fiance back home. Romantic complications occur when he meets dancing teacher, Ginger Rogers. Memorable songs include "The Way you look tonight" which won an Academy Award. Swing time, the fifth in the series of Astaire-Rogers musicals, is one of the best, due to the Jerome Kern score, the dramatic dance sequences and beautiful art direction.
11) Treasure Island
Publisher
Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Language
English
Description
Long John Silver and a cabin boy match wits in this outstanding Disney tale.
12) Holiday affair
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Mason is helping a child who'd otherwise find disappointment under the Christmas tree. The boy's war-widowed mom notes the gesture, and she's drawn to the handsome stranger.
13) Murder, my sweet
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A down-on-his-luck private detective searches for an ex-convict's missing girlfriend and finds himself in a dark world of mayhem and murder.
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Follow alice as she chases the White Rabbit on a magical journey into the fantastical world of Wonderland. It's a topsy-turvy place that gets "curiouser and curiouser" as Alice's madcap adventures introduce her to some truly unforgettable characters -- the Mad Hatter, March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and more.
15) Melody time
Publisher
[Walt Disney Home Video]
Pub. Date
[2000?]
Language
English
Description
Classic Disney cartoons and songs interspersed with live action sequences.
16) Top hat
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Rogers and Astaire are caught up in a mistaken identity plot, in which Rogers assumes that Astaire is already married, and is alternatively charmed and repelled by his advances.
18) Shall we dance
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
A ballet star (Astaire) and a musical revue sensation (Rogers) decide to wed and publicly divorce to quash persistent rumors of a secret marriage. Once tied, however, perhaps they shouldn't call the whole thing off.
20) Joan of Arc
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
15th century French peasant girl, Joan, rouses a nation and inspires the world with her faith and bravery. Fiercely believing that she is directed by God, Joan triumphantly leads an Army into battle against the British, who are driven from France. When a new king is crowned, Joan's influence grows and makes him wary of her power, ultimately betraying her to martyrdom.