TCM Greatest Classic Films: Cary Grant Vol. 2 (DVD) (4FE)

Cary Grant never won an Oscar as a leading man.He should have won several.Be that as it may be, this four-film collection shows Grant as the consummate professional that he was. That is amply demonstrated in his performance in "Sylvia Scarlet," in which he plays a role in support of a young (and very athletic) Katherine Hepburn, instead of the lead. This collection does feature Grant in leading roles, however, showing his comedic chops in "Arsenic and Old Lace" as well as his more dramatic skills in "Destination Tokyo." His ability to play a physically demanding adventure role in "Gunga Din" is also on display in this collection.Although under-appreciated by his peers and the critics, Grant shows in these four films why he was an audience favorite for decades and, in this case, makes it abundantly clear that the people who actually paid to see his films were far better judges of his talents than other actors and those who reviewed his films.

The DVD arrived quickly, in perfect condition. We are enjoying these classics. So glad we bought it.

Over the recent years I have purchased many of the TCM Classic films 4 packs. Being a fan of Hollywood movies pre 1950 I have reacquainted myself with some old favorites and discovered some "hidden gems" from that era. I found this collection - Cary Grant Vol 2 - a mixed bag. In my opinion: DESTINATION TOKOYO: This is among the best WW2 navy submarine movies I have ever viewed. A real wartime classicGUNGA DIN: Terrific production values for a 1939 film. Serious themes mixed with slapstick British army humor - dated.SYLVIA SCARLETT; I could not finished watching this uninteresting, dull movie.ARSENIC and OLD LACE - Was watchableOne GEM, one dud and two just OK - for the price not too bad if your a Cary Grant fan.

Four movies with the great Cary Grant! The two gems of this set are Arsenic And Old Lace and Gunga Din! If you've never seen either of these, the set is worth the price for just these two movies! The other two, Sylvia Scarlett & Destination Tokyo, are still quite good and still worth a watch! A great set!! RP

Simple review:I love Cary Grant. These look like they are the same DVDs that would have been released separately. Great quality and an excellent value. Make sure and pick up both volumes.All of the TCM Greatest Classic Films collections are awesome, if they are the movies you are looking for of course.

Great set of Cary Grant movies - I purchased for Arsenic and Old Lace - my prior copy (not purchased in a set) skipped. Prompt delivery, thank you.

Orginal order it for couple of the movies. It was the first time I had seen them on dvd. IF you like older movies this has a well rounder out collection, With Grant at his best as far as I think.

After watching a couple of these films, my family has decided they aren't Cary Grant fans. The production value and extras were great as with all the Turner classics. If you like Cary Grant this is a great collection.

Pretty decent quality copies. Dolby Digital single channel audio through the center speaker only if you're setup for 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Comes with four disks. There are special features, commentaries, and extras, although some of the extras left me confused like a vintage Looney Toons short featuring Porky Pig or a 20 minute musical set on a passenger ship (only watched a minute or two of that).I love extra value for money, but I would have liked some background or reason as to why a Porky Pig short was included on a disk with Gunga Din. Arsenic and Old Lace is a pretty funny and totally weird and charming "Halloween" comedy romance which is why I bought this set (was actually less expensive than buying Arsenic and Old Lace on its own). Destination Tokyo was an interesting submarine movie released during the war it depicts (so expect some level of anti Japanese pro war sentiment throughout). Gunga Din is an adventure/war/comedy which takes place in India during British rule. It reminded me a bit of Black Hawk Down meets Indiana Jones set in British controlled India (if that makes any sense). Overall, an interesting collection for anyone who likes old movies, specifically those featuring Cary Grant.

Despite the fact the DVD got caught up in the Canadian postal strike, it still got to me in fairly good time even though I was getting a bit anxious. Anyway, Arsenic and Old Lace is a wonderful classic that I studied in high school back in the early 1980’s and that’s when I fell in love with the movie! I haven’t had a chance to see the other 3 yet but somehow I believe you cannot go wrong with a Cary Grant film. Congrats to Amazon and Beatgoeson for all they endured.

I am watching and collecting many of Cary Grants movies. He led his life his way, even in a time when it washn't open. He had a wonder life at "the bachelors house" and was with the man he loved

Arsenic and Laces, Gunga Din are the best two of the four movies. Destination Tokyo is in second place. Sylvia Scarlett was not bad but not as good.

Works perfect, arrived as promised.