Collection of four classic films directed by John Ford for Columbia Pictures. In 'The Whole Town's Talking' (1935) Arthur Ferguson Jones (Edward G. Robinson) is mistaken for infamous bank robber Killer Mannion, and the criminal decides to use the situation to his advantage. 'The Long Gray Line' (1955) chronicles the life of Irish immigrant Marty Maher (Tyrone Power). Having arrived in America from Tipperary, Maher enlists in the US Army where he rises through the ranks. He later becomes a swimming instructor at the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, and begins a romantic relationship with his future wife Mary O'Donnell (Maureen O'Hara). 'Gideon's Day' (1958) follows a day in the life of Inspector George Gideon (Jack Hawkins) of Scotland Yard as he works on the front line tackling the wave of crime and corruption sweeping the nation's capital. As he does so, he must confront an officer accused of taking bribes, handle a murder in Manchester and a burglary in London. Finally, in 'The Last Hurrah' (1958) aging New England mayor Frank Skeffington (Spencer Tracy) runs for re-election but is challenged by an ambitious young candidate.
- Region Code:
- Region B
- Duration:
- 443 minutes
- Extras:
- Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.37, Mono, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: 'The Long Gray Line': Diana Drumm, Glenn Kenny, Farran Smith Nehme (film historian); 'Gideon's Day': Charles Barr (film historian), Documentaries: 'The Whole Town's Talking': 'Pamela Hutchinson On Jean Arthur', 'Cymbaline' video essay; 'The Long Gray Line': 'Living and Dead' video essay, 'The Red, White and Blue Line'; 'Gideon's Day': 'Milk and Sugar' video essay, 'John Ford's London', 'John Ford and Lindsay Anderson at the NFT'; 'The Last Hurrah': 'True Blue' video essay, Image Gallery, Interviews: 'The Whole Town's Talking': Leonard Maltin (film critic), Sheldon Hall (film historian); 'The Long Gray Line': Leonard Maltin (film critic); 'Gideon's Day': Leonard Maltin (film critic), Elaine Schreyeck (continuity supervisor); 'The Last Hurrah': Leonard Maltin (film critic), 'The Whole Town's Talking': Introduction by TCM host Ben Mankiewicz; 'Gideon's Day': Alternative feature presentation; 'The Last Hurrah': Super 8 version, Trailers
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