Western Legends 50 Movie Pack

This DVD box set is a real treat for fans of the B-Western. Mill Creek Entertainment's 50 Movie Pack features many Western stars of the 30s and 40s whose work we don't see much of these days, for example: Hoot Gibson, Bob Steele, Tom Tyler and Kermit Maynard, as well as sagebrush trios like The Range Busters (Ray "Crash" Corrigan, John "Dusty" King and Max "Alibi" Terhune) and the Rough Riders (Buck Jones, Tim McCoy and Raymond Hatton). Not to worry, folks - John Wayne, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry get their due as well. Most of the films included are not to be found in other packages of Public Domain films and there are no spaghetti westerns in this set, either.As fans of these public domain sets already know, the print quality of these films ranges from very good to merely passable - but don't let that stop ya, buckaroo - these films are a real treat no matter what the condition, especially when you consider the price.Films included in this set are:The Apache Kid's Return starring Jack Perrin and Josephine HillBells of San Fernando: Donald Woods and Gloria WarrenBelow the Border: The Rough Riders (Jones, McCoy and Hatton) and Linda BrentBetween Men: Johnny Mack Brown and Beth MarionBuckskin Frontier: Richard Dix and Jane WyattCall of the Forest: Robert Lowery and Martha SherillCavalcade of the West: Hoot Gibson and Marion ShillingClearing the Range: Hoot Gibson and Sally EilersColorado Sundown: Rex Allen, Slim Pickens and Mary Ellen KayThe Cowboy Millionaire: George O'Brien and Evalyn BostockCoyote Trails: Tom Tyler and Alice DahlThe Dawn Rider: John Wayne and Marion BurnsDeath Rides the Range: Ken Maynard and Fay McKenzieFast Bullets: Tom Tyler and Margaret NearingFeud of the Range: Bob Steele and Gertrude MessingerForbidden Trails: The Rough Riders and Christine McIntyreFrontier Justice: Hoot Gibson and Jane BarnesFrontier Scout: George Houston and Beth MarionGit Along, Little Dogies: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette and Judith AllenHard Hombre: Hoot Gibson and Lina BasquetteHigh Lonesome: John Barrymore Jr., Chill Wills, Lois Butler and Kristine MillerThe Kid's Last Ride: The Range Busters and Luana WaltersKing of the Cowboys: Roy Rogers, Smiley Burnette, Peggy Moran and Dorothea KentThe Laramie Kid: Tom Tyler and Alberta VaughnThe Lone Ranger (first three episodes of the TV series): Clayton Moore and Jay SilverheelsMan from Texas: James Craig and Lynn BariMystery Ranch: Tom Tyler and Roberta GaleThe Naked Hills: David Wayne, Keenan Wynn and Marcia Henderson`Neath Arizona Skies: John Wayne, Gabby Hayes and Sheila TerryNew Mexico: Lew Ayres and Marilyn MaxwellThe Range Busters: The Range Busters (Corrigan, King and Terhune) and Luana WaltersRed River Valley: Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes and Sally PayneRenegade Girl: Ann Savage and Alan CurtisRiders of the Sage: Bob Steele and Claire RochelleRidin' Down the Canyon: Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes and Linda HayesRoamin' Wild: Tom Tyler and Carol WyndhamRoarin' Guns: Tim McCoy and Rosalinda PriceRoaring Six Guns: Kermit Maynard and Mary HayesSanta Fe Bound: Tom Tyler and Jeanne MartelSouthward Ho: Roy Rogers, Gabby Hayes and Lynne Roberts (as Mary Hart)Take Me Back to Oklahoma: Tex Ritter, Al St. John and Terry WalkerThunder River Feud: The Range Busters and Jan WileyThe Trail Beyond: John Wayne, Verna Hillie and Noah BeeryTrail of the Hawk: Tommy Scott, Yancy Lane and Betty JordanTrailing Double Trouble: The Range Busters and Lita ConwayTrouble in Texas: Tex Ritter, Rita Hayworth (as Rita Casino) and Yakima CanuttWhirlwind Horseman: Ken Maynard and Joan BarclayWhistling Bullets: Kermit Maynard and Harlene WoodWinds of the Wasteland: John Wayne and Phyllis FraserThe Yellow Rose of Texas: Roy Rogers and Dale Evans

If you like old westerns as much as I do, then there are many exciting films on this DVD Set. It is well packaged and comes with a small booklet that lets you know what is on each disk (they are double-sided and the writing is shown around the middle of each CD which can be hard to read) The booklet gives a synopsis of each film. These films are old and some are thus not smooth like modern films, however, they are a joy to watch for those of us who like such early B/W films. You might also like to obtain a copy of the book, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF WESTERNS by Herb Fagan; with a foreward by the actor, Tom Selleck. (Checkmark Books [Facts on File] 2003). This book refers to a lot of the films to be found on this Western Legends DVD set. For myself, this book is indispensable for the Cowboy filmbuff. Have a look at the other Western DVD box sets they are available in the series.

Loved this collection. Many hours of fun watching these old movies. Excellent acting and many not so well known actors too. Most of the movies I had never seen before, but most are very good stories...well written. Don't expect perfect pictures but most come in well visually...the others are well enough to watch. Only about 2-3 maybe ...I had to bypass cause the picture was not good enough to watch ...where I could enjoy them. I like to see all the details of the clothes and furniture, and scenery. A few had the sound distorted, but only two I think. The collection is well worth the money

Father-in law loved this

I purchased these DVD's as a gift. The DVDs arrived intact and I expect they will be enjoyed. If there is issue I will let you know but, so far so good!

Todays movies are in color and have special effects galore but don't have the heart of these old black & whites. They have a good wholesome message and you can show them to your Mother or Grandchildren. I have a dozen or so of Millcreek's boxed sets and I'm very happy over all. You can't expect remastered quality for pennies a movie. Besides which I remember watching a lot of these on Saturdays and Sundays on Television in just about the same picture quality. The bottom line is they are well worth the price and great entertainment.

I just finished viewing every one of the fifty.As far as the selection of movies, I'd rate the package as 4 stars, maybe even 5 if there were a few more Hoot Gibson, Gene Autry, or Johnny Mack Brown. Surprisingly, no Lash Larue. Yes, I'm old enough to remember all of the great ones.The downside. Picture and sound quality left a lot to be desired. None of the films were cleaned up; it appears that they were simply transferred, as is, from film to DVD. In fact I noticed a few short gaps in some of the movies. I've got a couple other collections dating to the same era that have been beautifully cleaned up; they appear to have been filmed today.On balance, the collection is definitely worth while. A great memory of the late 30's through 40's.

i bought this for a friend, after typing in, "old western movies". he has about everything, i even found out that he had one of the other sets. i proceeded in my account to cancel that order and reorder this set. it was very easy to do this, and i was very grateful for this smooth option. the 50 movie western legends was on back order and eventually arrived just right. it was a good experience; highly recommended.

The printer was more than I expected after I learned what to do and what it can do.Thank you Amazon,Bruan

good

a MUST for any dvd. western collector!

I now have several of the 50 movie packs and all are excellent value for the money. An occasional movie may not have the best picture quality but most are very good. As a collector of western and detective movies these sets are a gold mine.Fred Isenor

It is exactly what I expected, bearing in mind the quality of older movies.