THE EALING STUDIOS RARITIES COLLECTION VOLUME 7 (Cert TBC)

Part of “The British Film” Collection Network Distributing is delighted to announce the release of the seventh volume of THE EALING STUDIOS RARITIES COLLECTION (cert TBC). Featuring 4 films from the vaults of Ealing Studios and Associated Talking Pictures, this double-disc set is available to own on 14 October 2013, RRP £14.99. Presented as new transfers in their original aspect ratios, THE EALING STUDIOS RARITIES COLLECTION VOLUME 7 is an essential addition to anyone interested in classic British films as well as those interested in re-discovering long-forgotten gems from one of the UK’s most iconic production houses. EUREKA STOCKADE (1949) Directed by Harry Watt, written by Walter Greenword, Ralph Smart and Harry Watt. 1853: men from all over the world flock to Victoria, Australia, to dig for gold. The miners bitterly resent the fact that they are treated as intruders and constantly harried by the police; they riot, and four of them band together to protect themselves with a Reform League. But the struggle to gain their rights is to prove a long and bitter one... Starring Chips Rafferty, Jane Barrett, Gordon Jackson, Jack Lambert, Peter Illing, Ralph Truman and Peter Finch. TAKE A CHANCE (1937) Directed by Sinclair Hill, written by G.H Moresby-White and D.B Wyndham-Lewis. Irritated by her husband’s seeming indifference, the wife of a racehorse trainer flirts with a young man whose real object is to learn the secrets of her husband’s stables. Starring Claude Hulbert, Binnie Hale, Henry Kendall, Guy Middleton, Enid Stamp-Taylor. THE GAUNT STRANGER (1938) Directed by Walter Forde, adapted from an Edgar Wallace story by Sidney Gilliat This adaptation of Edgar Wallace’s famous tale sees Scotland Yard investigator Alan Wembury teaming up with Lomond, a police doctor, in order to find the mysterious killer known only as ‘The Ringer’ because he is a master of disguise. When a lawyer receives a bouquet of flowers with a note informing him that he’ll be dead in 48 hours, they must work fast to uncover the killer… Starring Sonnie Hale, Wilfred Lawson, Louise Henry, Alexander Knox and John Longden. PLAY UP THE BAND (1935) Directed by Harry Hughes, written by Frank Atkinson and Aveling Ginever It is a red letter day in the history of Heckdyke, for the Heckdyke Steam Wagon Works Brass Band is setting off for London and the famous Crystal Palace band contest. On the departure platform they are surrounded by enthusiastic well-wishers. But they are to go through many adventures before they finally step on to the Crystal Palace concert platform… Starring Stanley Holloway, Betty Ann Davies, Leslie Bradley, Amy Veness, Frank Atkinson and Charles Sewell. For media enquiries contact: Bryony Forde, Sabina Maharjan or Luciano Chelotti Network, 19-20 Berghem Mews, Blythe Road, London, W14 0HN Tel: 020 7605 4422 or 020 7605 4424 Fax: 020 7605 4421 Email: [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]