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Triple-bill of classic Hollywood dramas, starring some of the silver screen's most famous actresses. In 'A Place in the Sun' (1951), George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) is a young man from a poor background who goes to work at a factory owned by a rich relative. He begins a relationship with fellow worker Alice Tripp (Shelley Winters), but forgets about her when he meets and falls in love with beautiful socialite Angela Vickers (Elizabeth Taylor). However, just as his and Angela's future together seems secure, Alice discovers she is pregnant and demands that George marry her, setting in motion a tragic chain of events which will forever ruin George's hopes of finding a place in the sun. In 'Roman Holiday' (1953), bored with Royal protocol while in Rome for an official engagement, Princess Anne (Audrey Hepburn) escapes her claustrophobic entourage in order to see what life beyond the castle is like. Down-at-heel American reporter Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) is just one of many journalists vying for an interview, but he realises he has a major scoop on his hands when he meets the Princess and initially pretends not to know who she is. Roping in a photographer friend, Bradley takes her on a tour of Rome over 24 hours, all the while falling more in love with her. Finally, in 'To Catch a Thief' (1955), Alfred Hitchcock directs Cary Grant as ex-cat burglar John Robie, who finds himself forced to prove his innocence after a spate of burglaries on the French Riviera. The only way he can clear himself is by catching the real thief, and his prime suspect is an aristocrat on holiday with her daughter Frances (Grace Kelly), with whom John finds himself falling slowly in love.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By JoannaB
If you like this type of era and film, you MUST get the set. They are glorious!
Roman Holiday get's first place, followed closely by A Place in the Sun and lagging in third place, To Catch a Thief. Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor are luminous on screen. Gregory Peck is superb. I found Montgomery Clift a little hard to watch, he has these really odd facial expressions and at times didn't seem to be there. Cary Grant has never done it for me and Grace Kelly, while lovely paled in comparison to her fellow actresses.
The special features are so interesting, especially in light of the era the films were being produced - right after WWII, the start of the Cold War, McCarthyism, how these external forces influence the directors/writers/actors etc. It made watching the movies a richer experience.
Roman Holiday get's first place, followed closely by A Place in the Sun and lagging in third place, To Catch a Thief. Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor are luminous on screen. Gregory Peck is superb. I found Montgomery Clift a little hard to watch, he has these really odd facial expressions and at times didn't seem to be there. Cary Grant has never done it for me and Grace Kelly, while lovely paled in comparison to her fellow actresses.
The special features are so interesting, especially in light of the era the films were being produced - right after WWII, the start of the Cold War, McCarthyism, how these external forces influence the directors/writers/actors etc. It made watching the movies a richer experience.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By A. Customer
Brilliant collection! I'd never seen any of these films before (shame on me!) and have spent some fantastic Sunday afternoons relaxing and watching them, quite spellbound.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Brian Levin
A Place in the Sun is a timeless classic. Roman Holiday is a wonderful oldie, with an amazingly beautiful Audrey Hepburn. To Catch a Thief - no, I wouldn't run very far to catch that one, but two magnificent films for less than the price of one? Not to be sneezed at!
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This bundle is a fantastic piece of 50's nostalga. How nice to see the warning " this film contains NO sex or violence or offensive language" it was just great "feel good"... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John
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An old Classic
The old ones can be best
Roman Holiday an easy enjoyable watch
A place in the sun an enjoyable few hours
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Roman Holiday an easy enjoyable watch
A place in the sun an enjoyable few hours
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Published on 26 Sep 2009 by Tom Donagher
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