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Older movies get new life on DVD

Published: Saturday, June 10, 2006 6:42 p.m. MDT
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Here are some older films new to DVD this week, led by reissues of the Utah-made "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and Disney's classic, "Dumbo."

"Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: The Ultimate Collector's Edition" (Fox, 1969, PG, $26.98, two discs). This film is a masterpiece, of course, blending humor, adventure and romance perfectly in a fictionalized look at the famous outlaws. Robert Redford became a major star and was teamed for the first time with Paul Newman. Utah locations are well used. Newman, Redford and Katharine Ross are interviewed in the bonus features. Favorite line: "Who are those guys?"

Extras: Widescreen, audio commentaries (from the previous disc, with director George Roy Hill and others; a new commentary by screenwriter William Goldman), deleted scene, featurettes, new interviews, trailers, text production notes, language and subtitle options (English, Spanish, French), chapters.

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"Dumbo: Big Top Edition" (Disney, 1941, G, $29.99). One of Disney's most beloved animated films has been spruced up for this special-edition release, and the story of the baby elephant with the big ears who discovers he can fly remains completely charming fare for the entire family. "Pink Elephants on Parade" never looked better.

Extras: Full frame, making-of featurette, Walt Disney's original TV introduction, cartoons: "Elmer Elephant" and "The Flying Mouse," children's featurettes, storybook, sing-alongs, art gallery, language options (English, French, Spanish), optional English subtitles, chapters.

"I Wake Up Screaming" (Fox, 1941, not rated, b/w, $14.98). When a sleazy promoter (Victor Mature) is the prime suspect in the murder of a client (Carole Landis), he enlists her sister (Betty Grable) to help clear his name. Terrifically tense film noir thriller, right down to the twist ending. Great cast, including Grable in atypical role, and little-known character actor Laird Cregar as a menacing cop.

Extras: Full frame, audio commentary, deleted scene (Grable's only song, "Daddy"), poster/photo galleries, trailer, subtitle options (English, Spanish), chapters. (DVD debut.)

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Paul Newman, left, and Robert Redford are Butch and Sundance.

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