The Alec Guinness Collection (DVD, 2009, 5-Disc Set)

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This collection of classic comedies from the late 1940s and '50s includes some of Sir Alec Guinness’s best work. Recent generations may know him best as Obi-Wan Kenobi of the Star Wars series, but this set of first-rate films proves what comic cinephiles have known for decades: that Guinness was an English actor as versatile, nuanced, and comedically adept as Peter Sellers. For a taste of Guinness’s brilliance, here’s the opportunity to see some of his greatest hits in one place: KIND HEARTS AND CORONETS, THE MAN IN THE WHITE SUIT, THE LAVENDER HILL MOB, THE CAPTAIN’S PARADISE, and THE LADYKILLERS, a classic that has been remade by the Coen Brothers. See individual titles for complete details.

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UPC0012236102045
eBay Product ID (ePID)71871961

Product Key Features

RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleAlec Guinness Collection
DirectorCharles Crichton, Alexander Mackendrick, Anthony Kimmins
FormatDVD
Release Year2009
GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs5
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Film CountryUnited Kingdom
Release Date20090203

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  • Great English Comedy

    All five films in the Alec Guiness collection are examples of superb droll English comedy of the 1950s. On display in every movie is the outstanding acting ability of Sir Alec Guiness. In the film entitled "Kind Hearts and Coronets" Mr. Guiness plays no less than eight characters! If you enjoy cleverly written, directed and engaging British humor you will find this collection of film quite satifsying.

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  • Nice set of DVDs.

    Quality seems okay but wish they were not colorized. Old movies should be presented as originally filmed.

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  • Classic British comedies all in one package!

    I always looked forward to seeing these Alec Guinness comedies when they show up on TV, but some haven't come up in years. "LadyKillers" and "The Lavender Hill Mob" show quite infrequently, so I was glad to see this five movie collection listed at a quite reasonable price, with speedy delivery. The collection is of high quality--and I was surprised at the color rendition (I'd remembered them being in black and white).

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  • A nice touch of comedy.

    They're just fun to watch. We tend to forget how well done some of these old movies were.

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  • Alec Guiness is the best. The DVDs work normally.

    Alec Guiness is the best. The DVDs work normally. What else is there to say?

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  • Early and Fine Alec Guiness

    The best of Alec Guiness in the 1950s. All classics.

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  • AG

    The best collection!!

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  • Brit Wit

    Classic comedy. British humor at its best.

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  • Great gentle comedy by one of the best Brit comedy actors

    This is probably my favorite Alec Guinness Comedy from the late 50's early 60's

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  • Cool

    So very awesome

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