- Actors: Errol Flynn, Maureen O'Hara, Anthony Quinn, Alice Kelley, Mildred Natwick
- Directors: Charles Barton, Frederick De Cordova, George Sherman
- Writers: Charles K. Peck Jr., Harold Shumate, Joe May, John Grant, Joseph Hoffman
- Format: Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: English, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 2
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: 8 May 2007
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- ASIN: B000N3T0GO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 64,623 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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What a superb collection this is!
'Yankee Buccaneer' stars Jeff Chandler as a U.S. Navy commander who is ordered to disguise himself and his crew as pirates and to set sail under the skull and crossbones in an attempt to infiltrate a pirate community.
'Double Crossbones' features Donald O'Connor as a salesman in a shop selling jewellery and other fine items who is arrested when the proprietor is found to have stolen goods on the premises. On the way to prison he manages to escape along with old sea dog Will Geer and they both become pirates. Donald O'Connor has always reminded me of Danny Kaye. He could sing and dance, and his mannerisms were similar, although he did not have quite the same appeal. He sings one song here, but this movie is not a musical.
'Buccaneer's Girl' has the very attractive Yvonne De Carlo as a singer who falls for pirate Philip Friend. She sings three songs, but, again, this is not a musical.
Last but not least, 'Against All Flags' stars the legendary Errol Flynn as a government spy who is sent to infiltrate Anthony Quinn's pirate band and manages to woo the stunning Maureen O'Hara in the process.
All four movies are in glorious technicolor and complement each other very well. Jeff Chandler even does the narration at the beginning of 'Double Crossbones'. There is plenty of sword fighting, cannon firing and sinking of ships, but also romance and humour. All in all, great fun.
The sound and picture quality is excellent.
'Yankee Buccaneer' stars Jeff Chandler as a U.S. Navy commander who is ordered to disguise himself and his crew as pirates and to set sail under the skull and crossbones in an attempt to infiltrate a pirate community.
'Double Crossbones' features Donald O'Connor as a salesman in a shop selling jewellery and other fine items who is arrested when the proprietor is found to have stolen goods on the premises. On the way to prison he manages to escape along with old sea dog Will Geer and they both become pirates. Donald O'Connor has always reminded me of Danny Kaye. He could sing and dance, and his mannerisms were similar, although he did not have quite the same appeal. He sings one song here, but this movie is not a musical.
'Buccaneer's Girl' has the very attractive Yvonne De Carlo as a singer who falls for pirate Philip Friend. She sings three songs, but, again, this is not a musical.
Last but not least, 'Against All Flags' stars the legendary Errol Flynn as a government spy who is sent to infiltrate Anthony Quinn's pirate band and manages to woo the stunning Maureen O'Hara in the process.
All four movies are in glorious technicolor and complement each other very well. Jeff Chandler even does the narration at the beginning of 'Double Crossbones'. There is plenty of sword fighting, cannon firing and sinking of ships, but also romance and humour. All in all, great fun.
The sound and picture quality is excellent.
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78 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Sometimes Silly, but Entertaining Set, with Flynn, to Boot!
11 Jun 2007
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Universal may never have had the prestige of an MGM, but it knew how to make a rousing genre picture (NOBODY did classic horror, better!), and these swashbucklers are great fun...with Errol Flynn providing a first-rate entry in the collection!
"Against All Flags" (1952): Nearing the end of his WB career, Flynn was allowed an occasional freelance assignment...and Universal welcomed him with a first-rate comedy/adventure, 'A-List' co-stars (Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn), and a veteran director (George Sherman). While lacking the grace of his youth, Flynn has abundant panache and charm as an undercover officer posing as a pirate, and obviously enjoyed making this movie. A bit of trivia: Flynn broke his ankle filming a battle scene, and during his recovery, Universal (never a studio to waste money), utilized the sets to film "Yankee Buccaneer"! GREAT fun! (4 1/2 stars out of 5)
"Yankee Buccaneer" (1952): One of the two pictures in the collection directed by comedy and action veteran Fred De Cordova (later famous as "The Tonight Show" producer), this brawny B-adventure showcases two rising stars (Jeff Chandler and Scott Brady), and provides an early view of David Janssen, in a small role. While the plot (a U.S. Naval vessel poses as a renegade, to track pirate activities) is no great shakes, the story never drags, and the cast is enjoyable. (2 1/2 stars out of 5).
"Buccaneer's Girl" (1950): The second De Cordova-directed feature; while the title sounds like a typical RKO/Maureen O'Hara adventure from the '40s, this is, in fact, a light-hearted pirate yarn featuring Yvonne De Carlo as a misplaced Boston entertainer involved with dashing buccaneer captain Philip Friend (an attractive actor who never quite achieved major stardom). There's a lot of Lucille Ball in De Carlo's comic performance, and you may notice TWO of Errol Flynn's classic villains (Robert Douglas and Henry Daniell), on hand to provide mischief! Lovable pirates with hearts of gold, and good, clean family fun. (2 stars out of 5).
"Double Crossbones" (1951): Donald O'Connor, prior to "Singing in the Rain", shows his remarkable dancing skills in this often silly, but likable little family-friendly yarn. As a meek apprentice who accidentally becomes a pirate, the film's success relies on his charm, and for the most part, he delivers. You'll never see Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, or Captain Kidd more sweet-natured than they are portrayed here! Watch for Will Geer, James Arness, Charles McGraw, and Glenn Strange, in supporting roles...(2 stars out of 5).
These titles may not have you dreaming of running off to sea, but at this price, they certainly are worth a few evenings' worth of swashbuckling!
"Against All Flags" (1952): Nearing the end of his WB career, Flynn was allowed an occasional freelance assignment...and Universal welcomed him with a first-rate comedy/adventure, 'A-List' co-stars (Maureen O'Hara and Anthony Quinn), and a veteran director (George Sherman). While lacking the grace of his youth, Flynn has abundant panache and charm as an undercover officer posing as a pirate, and obviously enjoyed making this movie. A bit of trivia: Flynn broke his ankle filming a battle scene, and during his recovery, Universal (never a studio to waste money), utilized the sets to film "Yankee Buccaneer"! GREAT fun! (4 1/2 stars out of 5)
"Yankee Buccaneer" (1952): One of the two pictures in the collection directed by comedy and action veteran Fred De Cordova (later famous as "The Tonight Show" producer), this brawny B-adventure showcases two rising stars (Jeff Chandler and Scott Brady), and provides an early view of David Janssen, in a small role. While the plot (a U.S. Naval vessel poses as a renegade, to track pirate activities) is no great shakes, the story never drags, and the cast is enjoyable. (2 1/2 stars out of 5).
"Buccaneer's Girl" (1950): The second De Cordova-directed feature; while the title sounds like a typical RKO/Maureen O'Hara adventure from the '40s, this is, in fact, a light-hearted pirate yarn featuring Yvonne De Carlo as a misplaced Boston entertainer involved with dashing buccaneer captain Philip Friend (an attractive actor who never quite achieved major stardom). There's a lot of Lucille Ball in De Carlo's comic performance, and you may notice TWO of Errol Flynn's classic villains (Robert Douglas and Henry Daniell), on hand to provide mischief! Lovable pirates with hearts of gold, and good, clean family fun. (2 stars out of 5).
"Double Crossbones" (1951): Donald O'Connor, prior to "Singing in the Rain", shows his remarkable dancing skills in this often silly, but likable little family-friendly yarn. As a meek apprentice who accidentally becomes a pirate, the film's success relies on his charm, and for the most part, he delivers. You'll never see Blackbeard, Henry Morgan, or Captain Kidd more sweet-natured than they are portrayed here! Watch for Will Geer, James Arness, Charles McGraw, and Glenn Strange, in supporting roles...(2 stars out of 5).
These titles may not have you dreaming of running off to sea, but at this price, they certainly are worth a few evenings' worth of swashbuckling!
54 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Double rum matey
7 May 2007
As most reviews have stated this set is worth owning if for no other reason to own "Against All Flags". I watched it for years on TV and waited anxiously for it to come out on DVD. When it did not come out in the two Errol Flynn sets I was very disappointed. This is by far a favorite of most Flynn fans. Those of us that especially like "The Seahawk", "Captain Blood", and "The Master of Ballantrae" love it. A must have. The others in this Pirates set are mindless fun too, just not inspirational enough to have me want to see the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean" or go to Disneyworld to go on the ride as much as "Against All Flags". One other thing, the DVD is clear and sharp and the color in "Against All Flags" is so clean it looks like a new print.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
As good as I remembered
8 May 2007
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I also ordered this only for Against All Flags. The quality of this DVD was excellent. I received this set in the mail yesterday and only had the opportunity to watch Against All Flags, and the movie was all I expected and more with the great Technocolor and sound quailty, along with the original movie trailers. As is, this set was worth the money after just the first film, and I've got 3 more in the set to look forward to and enjoy.
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