"Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" (Warner, 1931/1941, not rated, b/w, $19.98). This is a double-sided disc, with Paramount's 1931 version on one side and MGM's 1941 version on the other. To his credit, however, film historian Greg Mank, during his audio commentary on the '31 film, does talk about both productions.

In my view, the earlier film still holds up as the better of the two — and perhaps the best-ever filmed version of Robert Louis Stevenson's horror yarn. But that doesn't mean the second isn't worth viewing; it's different but also quite good.

Fredric March won the best-actor Oscar for the 1931 version, his first major big-screen dramatic role, which opened the door for his many versatile performances over the next 35 years (from "Les Miserables" to "Inherit the Wind" to "Seven Days in May"). March is excellent as the doctor driven mad by his desire to separate man's good and evil sides. As Hyde, his demeanor and makeup are purposely Neanderthal, and it works to the film's advantage, beginning somewhat humorously and gradually becoming more brutal. Miriam Hopkins is also excellent as the woman dominated by Hyde.

There are also some surprising cinematic innovations by director Rouben Mamoulian that film buffs will especially enjoy and which are very well-explained by Mank. (Look for the full-on mirror shots — where's the camera? — and the split-screen effects, more than 40 years before Brian De Palma's work.) And this restored version contains many scenes that were trimmed by censors over the years.

The 1941 film stars Spencer Tracy, with Ingrid Bergman in the Hopkins role and Lana Turner as the woman to whom Jekyll is betrothed. Tracy is excellent, much more low-key and with less dramatic makeup than March, and Bergman is also quite good, although perhaps miscast.

This disc makes for an excellent double-bill and sets a high standard that others should follow.

Extras: Full frame, audio commentary on the 1931 film, Bugs Bunny cartoon, trailer, etc.

"The Days of Wine and Roses" (Warner, 1962, not rated, b/w, $19.98). Jack Lemmon stretches his acting muscles and demonstrates his considerable range in this strong, compelling drama about a pair of married alcoholics whose life together — and apart — is doomed when they cannot kick their alcohol habit.

Although some elements here may seem a bit dated some 40 years later, the film remains hard-hitting and accurate in its portrait of addiction. And the stories of the two central characters, especially in the early stages of their addiction, is as compelling as ever.

Lemmon, and Lee Remick as his wife, are both amazing, delivering Oscar-worthy performances. (Both were nominated, but it was the year of Gregory Peck in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and Anne Bancroft in "The Miracle Worker"; the best-picture winner was "Lawrence of Arabia.")