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THE HUCKSTERS (1947) COMING TO BLU-RAY FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 20th ! NEW 2026 1080pHD master from 4K scans of best preservation elements Fresh out of uniform after World War II, smooth-talking veteran Victor "Vic" Norman (Clark Gable) returns to Manhattan determined to conquer the cutthroat world of Madison Avenue on his own terms. He fast talks his way into a high-paying executive position at a prestigious radio advertising agency managed by the anxious Mr. Kimberly (Adolphe Menjou). However, Vic quickly discovers that his massive salary comes with an even larger headache: Evan Llewellyn Evans (Sydney Greenstreet), the tyrannical, eccentric, and utterly ruthless tycoon behind Beautee Soap. Tasked with orchestrating a high-stakes marketing campaign that satisfies Evans’ bizarre whims, Vic is forced to navigate an industry built on bluster, blackmail, and compromise. Along the way, his professional and personal principles are put to the ultimate test as he finds his affections torn between Kay Dorrance (Deborah Kerr), a refined and dignified British war widow, and Jean Ogilvie (Ava Gardner), a sultry, down-to-earth nightclub singer from his past. Gable gives an outstanding performance in this overlooked gem of a film which takes an appropriately cynical look at the advertising business in post-WWII New York. Extras: TOM AND JERRY CARTOON “SALT WATER TABBY” (HD), MGM SHORT “GIVE US THE EARTH,” Audio-only “BEAUTEE SOAP” jingles by Kay Thompson Directed by Jack Conway Cast: Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, Ava Gardner, Sydney Greenstreet B&W BD-50 NOT RATED Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes Audio Specs: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono Subtitles: ENGLISH SDH Running Time: 115 Minutes #warnerarchive #classicmovies #physicalmedia #bluray #bluraycollection #classicfilms #classichollywood

LOVE FINDS ANDY HARDY (1938) COMING TO BLU-RAY FROM THE WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION ON OCTOBER 20th ! NEW 2026 1080pHD master from 4K scans of best preservation elements America’s favorite small-town teenager makes his Blu-ray debut, and this time, he’s in over his head! In the crown jewel of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's beloved series, Mickey Rooney returns as the irrepressible Andy Hardy. In this fourth entry into the series of Hardy films, Christmas is just around the corner and with Andy’s steady girlfriend Polly Benedict (Ann Rutherford) heading out of town, Andy needs a date for the country club Christmas party. He orchestrates a scheme to buy his dream used car by agreeing to "date" the glamourous Cynthia Potter (Lana Turner) while her boyfriend is away. But Andy’s grand plans quickly spiral into madcap complication when the sweet, singing girl-next-door, Betsy Booth (Judy Garland), arrives in Carvel. As Andy frantically tries to juggle multiple heartaches and dynamic entanglements, it's up to Betsy to help him out of his jam—while delivering such unforgettable musical showstoppers as "In Between," "It Never Rains but What It Pours," and "Meet the Beat of My Heart” Experience this fan-favorite of the Hardy series and its heartfelt look at youth, family, and puppy love, now meticulously restored for its high-definition debut. Extras: M-G-M short ANDY HARDY’S DILEMMA, audio-only excerpt from the M-G-M GOOD NEWS OF 1939 radio show HARDY FAMILY THANKSGIVING, Judy Garland pre-recordings BEI MIR BIST DU SHOEN, IN-BETWEEN, IT NEVER RAINS BUT WHAT IT POURS, MEET THE BEAT OF MY HEART and the Original Theatrical Trailer Directed by George B. Seitz Cast: Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, Fay Holden, Ann Rutherford B&W BD-50 NOT RATED Aspect Ratio: 16x9 1.37:1 with side mattes Audio Specs: DTS-HD MA 2.0 Mono Subtitles: ENGLISH SDH Running Time: 91 Minutes #warnerarchive #classicmovies #physicalmedia #bluray #bluraycollection #classicfilms #classichollywood