Actor(s): Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour, Una Merkel, Eric Blore
Director(s): David Butler, Hal Walker, Victor Schertzinger
Publisher: Universal Studios
Binding: DVD
Brand: Universal Studios
Language(s): English, French, Spanish
EAN: 9781417002320
ISBN: 1417002328
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Description
They are some of the best-loved film comedies ever created. Now, four of the most popular "Road" pictures, starring the unbeatable screen duo of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, are here together in this deluxe DVD collection. Join Bing and Bob as they travel the world and experience rollicking, fun-filled misadventures in the company of the alluring Dorothy Lamour in such screen gems as Road to Singapore, Road to Zanzibar, Road to Morocco and Road to Utopia. You'll laugh yourself silly with four of the titles that made Hope and Crosby one of the most successful comedy teams of the 1940s and which continue to charm and entertain audiences of all ages today.
Jennifer from Texas wrote in her review of these four "ROAD TO" films, "One more DVD product without the proper care and consideration a small child would have given it." Does she mean that the transfer quality is poor? Can somebody please write a review stating the quality of these films before I throw my money away? There is no reason transfers from 35mm film should not be perfect with today's modern equipment. Thank you Brian Muhling FILM MAD Western Australia
"On the Road again"
Written By: Robert B. Sweeney
For you young whippersnappers who have never seen a Hope-Crosby "Road" picture, there's a reason these are considered to be classics. No one has ever done a better "buddy" movie. NOBODY. While many of the gags will only resonate with those old enough to get the topical references, there are plenty of timeless jokes that will make people of any age laugh. The chemistry between Hope, Crosby and Lamour is perfect and watching these films you can't help but wish you had such friends to go on the "Road" with. My only gripes with this collection is that all 4 films are on one double-sided disc (I prefer separate discs); there are no commentaries or interviews in the special features; and of course, like all Hope-Crosby fans, I wish all 7 "Road Pictures" were fully restored and available in one collector set. Maybe someday...
"If you love Bob and Bing"
Written By: Shuree D. Munden-Wagstaff
Then this is a must for your collection, or a good place to begin one.
"Fun films but packaging misses bullseye"
Written By: John Cawley
The first four ROAD pictures are real treasures of comedy and music. Hope and Crosby's easy style have often been immitated by newer comics and even animated characters, but never equalled. The only downside to this collection is putting all on one disc. Just don't like double sided discs when not necessary. Making this a two disc set should not have increased production costs enough to increase the purchase price. Finally, WHY only the first four? Was it a rights issue? The 5th, RIO, must surely still be under Universal/Paramounts control. Still these squabbles don't negate the life of these films. What classic Hollywood was all about...
"just great"
Written By: bob lich
a true classic, a joy to watch all 4. "they don't make them like this anymore"
"WHAT DOES JENNIFER MEAN?"
"On the Road again"
"Fun films but packaging misses bullseye"
