Two 1926 Silents Coming to Blu-ray
Kino Lorber announced that they will release two lesser-known, but well regarded, silent titles from 1926 on Blu-ray and DVD in October. I can’t wait to give these a spin.
Here are the announcements from the Kino Lorber Facebook page:
Coming to DVD and Blu-ray October 23rd from Kino Classics!
YOU NEVER KNOW WOMEN (1926)
Directed by William Wellman
A thrilling love triangle set in a Russian vaudeville troupe starring Florence Vidor, Lowell Sherman, and Clive Brook.
Brand new HD Master from a 4K scan of the 35mm Nitrate Tinted Print & 35mm Safety Dupe Negative by Paramount Pictures Archives
Bonus Features:
- Audio commentary by William Wellman, Jr.
- Booklet essay by filmmaker, writer, and archivist Gina Telaroli
- Music composed and performed by Donald Sosin
Coming to DVD and Blu-ray October 30th from Kino Classics!
OLD IRONSIDES (1926)
Directed by James Cruze
2K Scan from 35mm film elements preserved by the Library of Congress
A grand pirate-fighting adventure on the high seas starring Wallace Beery, Esther Ralston, George Bancroft, and Charles Farrell.
Bonus features:
- Audio commentary by film historian Toby Roan
- Booklet essay by film historian Peter Labuza
- Featuring the New York premiere score by J.S. Zamecnik and Hugo Riesenfeld, adapted for piano by Rodney Sauer
