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[Doreen]

Ken, Congratulations, Hope your venture is a success. I am a lover of the classic films. At this point is it possible to send me a list of forthcoming titles, in particular, Joan Crawford, Alice Faye, Fred Astaire and Bette Davis. Also any Hollywood Musicals, Dramas etc. 1930 onwards.
Regards Doreen Jones

[Ken Barnes]

Dear Doreen,

Thanks for contacting us. There numerous classic films on DVD of the mopst of the stars you refer to. But, for some reason, most of these seem to be in the USA. The UK companies seem to be operated by people who have little or no interest in classic stars like Joan Crawford and Alice Faye. Although I'm fairly confident that this will change in the fullness of time.

I recently wrote to Carlton to see if they would be interested in doing a Special DVD edition of Miss Crawford's 1952 thriller "Sudden Fear." I didn't even get a reply.

However, in the USA, there is an excellent DVD of "Mildred Pearce" that I can recommend wholeheartedly. It has some good extras including a full-length documentary on Miss Crawford's life and career.

Do keep in touch with us. News is breaking all the time.

Ken