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Boris Karloff Collection 20 Movie Pack |  | Director: Various
Actors: Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Joan Wyndham, Wallace Beery, Jack Nicholson
Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 32100
Format: Box set, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 1518 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.7 x 0.8
MPN: MV50651
UPC: 683904506511
EAN: 0683904506511
ASIN: B001BQJL1Q
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 19, 2008
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| • | Born William Henry Pratt in London, England, Boris Karloff changed his name after emigrating to Canada and falling into an acting career. He made dozens of silent films while doing manual labor to pay the bills. His role as the Monster in Frankenstein (1931) propelled him into stardom. The next year he played another iconic character, Imhotep, in The Mummy. Teaming with Bela Lugosi never led to a |
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Studio: Digital1stop Release Date: 08/12/2008 Rating: Nr
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 You either love this or do not watch it January 18, 2010
William B (Bangkok Thailand)
You think well this is just to damn old to appreciate. Well wine is not the only thing that gets better and Karloff is another. I love everything about this set. Quality seems excellent and will continue to enjoy these titles a long time I hope.
One sweet deal on Karloff rarities November 18, 2009
Josh Alan Reader (Monterey Bay Area)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The cool thing about this set, in my opinion, are the early silent films in which Karloff appeared. I picked up this set for $5 brand new and am most gratified because it has greatly enhanced my Karloff collection! Here are the films in this box set:
The Last of the Mohicans (s)
His Majesty The American (s)
Dynamite Dan (s)
The Bells (s)
The Ape
The Terror
The Veil (tv; 3 episodes)
The Snake People
Island Monster
Sabaka
Juggernaut
Doomed To Die
The Fatal Hour
King of the Wild
Dick Tracy Meets Grusome
The Mystery of Mr. Wong
Mr. Wong-Detective
Mr. Wong in Chinatown
You can't go wrong with this collection--one of the best deals around on Karloff's films!
 Not His Best Work November 17, 2009
Terry D. Robertson (Asheville, NC USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
With the exception of "The Ape" and "The Mr. Wong Series", the remaining movies are unknown. All the flicks in this package are "B" movies, some cheaper than the others. The color movies are washed out with horrid sound with the exception of the well-known "The Terror", Karloff made towards the end of his career. Included is an old serial with poor picture and sound (but interesting to watch), several silent movies (the best being "The Last of the Mohicans") and several gems. During the Depression we had three famous Chinese detectives (all played by non-orientals), Charlie Chan, Mr. Moto (Japanese) and Mr. Wong. The Mr. Wong series of the late 30's was made by a poverty row Studio, Monogram and didn't receive the recognition the Chan and Moto movies did. Karloff made 5 and became bored and left. These 5 movies are included throughout the 4 discs. The quality and sound are far superior to a special Mr. Wong set, I bought sometime back. Another Monogram flick, "The Ape", is stunningly preserved.
Karloff was the true movie monster but underneath some his most famous creations, was a highly cultured and kind man. This inexpensive box set gives us an example that he could play non menacing roles. He is mainly remembered for creating the Frankenstein Monster and The Mummy. But he an incredibly fine actor that was misused and stereotyped by Hollywood and rarely given a chance to display show his consummate acting ability. In all his villainous roles, he managed to convey empathy.
Karloff was not just the King of Horror, but a talented and highly skilled professional. He even manages to overcome some of the pretty rotten material presented here in this box set.
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