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Limelight (2 Disc Set)
(1952) [G]

A young dancer wants to know if the white-haired gentleman who saved her life is Calvero, the great music hall comedian. "I was," the gent replies. Charles Chaplin's Limelight is a glimmering homage to what was, a proud look at a bygone entertainment era and a bittersweet tale of an artist...  More

The Rebel (Call Me Genius) / The Punch and Judy Man
(1960) [G]

The Rebel
As a frustrated creative artist and bored city clerk, Hancock decides to escape across the channel to la vie de Boheme. So it's farewell East Cheam, au revoir Railway Cuttings. Off to Paris he goes resolved to be a successful artist - or cut off his ear...

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The Hound of the Baskervilles
(1977) [PG]

This is The Hound of the Baskervilles as you've never seen it before as Peter Cook and Dudley Moore (Holmes and Watson) give us their unique interpretation of the Conan Doyle classic, supported by an all-star cast of British comedy greats. What is the curse that hangs over the Baskerville family?...  More

Carry On Cabby
(1963) [PG]

A highly popular British comedy tradition, the Carry On series is considered a classic genre of full-flavoured parody, double entendre and slapstick unto itself. Successful Cab company Speedee Taxis struggle to keep up with demand for their quality service, proving a challenge for workaholic...  More

Carry On Cleo
(1964) [PG]

The "Carry On" team are back again in force! This time they turn a spoofing eye at ancient Egypt and the legend of Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, Caesar and a whole host of Roman rogues.  More

Carry On Constable
(1960) [G]

Due to a 'flu' epidemic, three new police constables are posted to an understaffed station. The three become involved in all manner of escapades and misadventures forcing the inspector to arrange a 'chaperone' for them. But by complete accident, they come across the hideout of a gang of crooks....  More

Carry On Cowboy
(1965) [PG]

An hilarious romp through the bars and bedrooms of the Wild West! Sid James is in top form as the Rumpo Kid, an outlaw who shakes up the sleepy residents of Stodge City, while Kenneth Williams appears in the ludicrous role of a highly puritanical judge. As one might expect, the gormless Marshall...  More

Carry On Jack
(1964) [PG]

The Carry On gang strikes again - this time in the bold, brave days of the Armada, a time when countries were judged by their strength at sea, and men by their naval heroism! The not-so-courageous Captain Fearless is in command of the good ship 'Venus', sailing to the Spanish Main to vanquish the...  More

Carry On Regardless
(1961) [G]

'Helping Hands Ltd', an agency staffed by seven refugees from the Labor Exchange, has a variety of problems to solve, including giving a chimpanzee an airing, making a husband jealous and demonstrating gimmicks at the Ideal Home Exhibition. When the agency's landlord demands more rent, everything...  More

Carry On Screaming
(1966) [PG]

This time the team turn their attentions to the cult of horror with a guarantee of rib-tickling, rather than spine-chilling, moments. All the ingredients of 'straight' horror films are here - man-made monsters, creaking doors and mysterious disappearances.  More