Out May 1, this 5-DVD set collects five classic sea-faring flicks:
The Black Rose
Stars: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Cécile Aubry, Jack Hawkins, Michael Rennie
Directors: Henry Hathaway
Theatrical Release Date: September 1, 1950
Synopsis: In the time of the crusades, a Saxon youth is forced to run away from England. He goes with his loyal retainer who brings along a British long bow. The two go all the way to China where they become involved in intrigues in the court of Kubla Kahn.
Blood and Sand
Stars: Tyrone Power, Linda Darnell, Rita Hayworth, Alla Nazimova, Anthony Quinn
Directors: Rouben Mamoulian
Theatrical Release Date: May 30, 1941
Synopsis: Bullfighter Juan Gallardo falls for socialite Dona Sol, turning from the faithful Carmen who nevertheless stands by her man as he continues to face real danger in the bullring.
Captain from Castile
Stars: Tyrone Power, Jean Peters, Cesar Romero, Lee J. Cobb, John Sutton
Directors: Henry King
Theatrical Release Date: January 1948
Synopsis: Spain, 1518: young caballero Pedro De Vargas offends his sadistic neighbor De Silva, who just happens to be an officer of the Inquisition. Forced to flee, Pedro, friend Juan Garcia, and adoring servant girl Catana join Cortez' first expedition to Mexico. Arriving in the rich new land, Cortez decides to switch from exploration to conquest...with only 500 men. Embroiled in continuous adventures and a romantic interlude, Pedro almost forgets he has a deadly enemy...
Prince of Foxes
Stars: Tyrone Power, Orson Welles, Wanda Hendrix, Marina Berti, Everett Sloane
Directors: Henry King
Theatrical Release Date: December 23, 1949
Synopsis: In 1500, Duke Cesare Borgia hopes to marry his sister (widowed by poison) to the heir apparent of Ferrara, which impedes his conquest of central Italy. On this delicate mission he sends Andrea Orsini, his sister's lover and nearly as unscrupulous as himself. En route, Orsini meets Camilla Verano, wife of the count of Citta' del Monte (Borgia's next intended conquest); and sentiment threatens to turn him against his deadly master, whom no one betrays twice...
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Stars: Tyrone Power, Gene Tierney, George Sanders, Frances Farmer, Elsa Lanchester
Directors: John Cromwell
Theatrical Release Date: January 29, 1942
Synopsis: Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
You can pre-order the set now for $34.99 from Amazon.
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