"Director: John Baxter"

• Love On The Dole | DVD | (09/02/2004) from £24.50   |  Saving you £-11.51 (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  A stylish British drama which studies love and life in a depressed industrial town in Northern England. Deborah Kerr stars in this vividly characterised story of a penniless family struggling through the depression years. Kerr is a mill girl in love with Evans who loses his job and refuses to marry her on ""dole money"". He is killed in a demonstration against conditions and unemployment so Kerr marries an old bookie she doesn't love in order to get jobs for her father and brother. Thi

• Love on the Dole (Dual Format Edition) | DVD | (18/01/2016) from £7.29   |  Saving you £12.70 (174.21%)   |  RRP £19.99

  Originally banned by the British Board of Film Censors for being a ˜very sordid story in very sordid surroundings', Love on the Dole, was made in 1941 at a time when social conditions had been radically changed by the Second World War. Set in 1930s Salford, at the height of the Great Depression, young Harry Hardcastle (Geoffrey Hibbert, In Which We Serve) and his sister Sally (Deborah Kerr, The King and I) fall victim to poverty and unemployment, meaning they need to make difficult decisions to survive. Although the film deals with the Depression, mass unemployment, poverty and riots, the film retains positivity by reinforcing the view that Britain and its working classes had survived incredible hardships and would conquer anything which faced them. Peppered with references to a new start and a better future, where everybody lends a hand the film is optimistic in its nod to the liberal democracy Britain had retained despite the war. Adapted from the novel of the same name by Walter Greenwood the film was much-praised by critics upon its release. Extras: New High Definition transfer Our Film (Harold French, 1942): Enthralling propaganda film contrasting the Russian home front with the British The Call for Arms (Brian Desmond Hurst, 1940): Government sponsored film about life at a munitions factory Island People (Paul Rotha, 1940): a film surveying of aspects of the British way of life, as seen through French eyes Illustrated booklet with new writing and full film credits

• Here Comes the Sun | DVD | (20/01/2014) from £5.95   |  Saving you £4.04 (67.90%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Crazy Gang stalwarts Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen embark on a series of hilarious adventures in this charming musical comedy from 1946. The legendary duo's last screen outing for more than a decade, Here Comes the Sun is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. When a wealthy newspaper proprietor passes away, his crooked business partner moves to secure the deceased's fortune by substituting a false wi...

• Dreaming | DVD | (21/04/2014) from £10.98   |  Saving you £1.00 (11.12%)   |  RRP £9.99

  Phenomenally successful entertainers Bud Flanagan and Chesney Allen team up with larger-than-life vaudevillian Teddy Brown and future horror queen Hazel Court for this 1944 comedy feature presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. Directed by John Baxter who collaborated with Flanagan and Allen on many of their wartime comedies Dreaming sees the duo seemingly proving that no good deed goes unpunished... When a pretty Wren faints in a crowded train Private Bud Flanagan and Captain Ches Allen are quick to render first aid. But over Bud's head a heavy kitbag wobbles; it falls and scores a direct hit knocking him unconscious. What follows is a dream sequence involving Ches the Wren and Bud himself in a series of hilarious adventures as well as a magical medley of the duo's best-loved musical numbers! SPECIAL FEATURES [] Image Gallery [] Promotional Material PDF

• Say it With Flowers and Song of The Road | DVD | (26/03/2012) from £9.85   |  Saving you £5.14 (52.18%)   |  RRP £14.99

  Say it with FlowersThis 1934 Real Art production was made at Twickenham Film Studios. Directed by John Baxter, this was one of his earliest works. He was already showing his deft hand at understanding the working people, the sequence along a row of market traders was years ahead of its time. The story revolves around market flower sellers Kate Bishop (Mary Clare) and husband Joe Bishop (Ben Field) who fall on hard times and fellow traders decide to put on a benefit concert for them. Stars of the concert are Charles Coborn, (The Man That Broke The Bank Of Monte Carlo), Florrie Forde (Has Anyone Seen Kelly) and Marie Kendall, Grandmother of Kay Kendall. Enjoy this wonderfull slice of history. Picture and sound of excellent quality.Song of the RoadAnother classic from John Baxter who directed this 1937 UK film production. It stars Bransby Williams as old Bill, a horse and cart driver and Tod Slaughter, a fairground medicine man. The council whom Bill works for are turning to motor transport to replace the horse and cart. Bill, unable to accept the change, buys his horse and sets off to seek work in the country. He encounters many folk that he helps along the way. A lovely gentle film with some unique shots of the horse and rider through London. A great social document of a bygone age, with picture and sound of excellent quality following extensive restoration.

• When you come Home and The Special Bonus Short Randle & All That | DVD | (31/10/2011) from £N/A   |  Saving you £N/A (N/A%)   |  RRP £12.99

  Born at 50 Wigan Road, Aspull, Greater Manchester on 30th January 1901. Frank was a childhood friend of George Formby and both of them went on to become legends of their time. Frank was just 15 when he first appeared in the theatre as an acrobatic artist (under the name Arthur Twist). It wasn't until 15 years later though that he achieved great popularity as a music hall comedian, whose wild and manic temperament brought a new style of quite risqu, if not downright vulgar comedy to the stage. For ten years Frank Randle ran his own touring company, Randle's Scandals, which played to big audiences all over the country, including headlining Blackpool's distinguished summer-season show. By 1950 he was Britain's highest paid comedian. When You Come Home is Randle's 7th Feature Film. This 1948 Butchers production directed by John Baxter, who was a very sympathetic director with social awareness - Love on the Dole and The Common Touch were good examples, and in this film he brought out another level of Randle's acting ability, other than the usual slapstick. Grandad (Randle) recounts to his grandaughter, his life as a music hall odd job man - a must for all Randle fans.Bonus Short: Randle & All That - Very rare and once thought to be lost, a short variety show of musical and comedy delight, starring Frank Randle who plays an 82 year old cobbler. Also featured are comedy song and dance artists, Arnley and Gloria and the Tumble Duo of Donavon and Byl's.

• Talking Feet | DVD | (11/06/2012) from £8.75   |  Saving you £4.24 (48.46%)   |  RRP £12.99

  John Baxter directed this 1937 British production.A story set in the East End of London where the local hospital is faced with closure unless funds are raised.The local fishmongers daughter (Hazel Ascot) a British Shirley Temple, Hoofer puts together a variety show to raise the money. Enid Stamp-Taylor also stars with The Dagenham Girl Pipers, The Scots Kilties Band, The Band of The H.M. Royal Marines and many more.Hazel Ascot was a champion child tap-dancer of the 1930's. Her first film appearance was in this 1937 musical film Talking Feet. This film, made at Sound City (later Shepperton Studios), was produced and directed by John Baxter.It was while John Baxter was looking for rehearsal rooms for a proposed film to be titled Music Hall that he chanced upon Hazel, whose father Duggie Ascot ran a dance academy in the Charing Cross Road.

• Fight - War Of Words | DVD | (17/12/2007) from £17.98   |  Saving you £-2.99 (-19.90%)   |  RRP £14.99

  After theatrical premieres in London New York Hollywood Detroit San Francisco and other select cities Fight War of Words - The Film is released on DVD with a Bonus CD War Of Words - Remixed & Re-mastered. War Of Words - The Film brilliantly documents a key moment in Heavy Metal history weaving behind the scenes hand-held and pro shot footage of rehearsals demo recordings studio sessions and interviews climaxing with a full length concert filmed at 18 venues in 15 select cities during Fight's first five months of the 1993 - 1994 'Nailed to the Road / War of Words World Tour.'