His People / Her Heart's Desire - DVD

Everyone has to start somewhere, even an American legend. John Wayne began his career as Marion Morrison, an unbilled extra in 1926. His first lead role, as John Wayne, came in 1930, followed by stardom in 1939. Along the way, he made around 250 films, many of which, would be considered B-movies by todays standards. This double feature is some of his amazing early work, made from 1931 to 1937, and many made in under a week. In those few short years, you can witness a young man become a seasoned professional, hanging on the verge of super-stardom. Join us for the birth of a true legend.

D. W. GRIFFITH'S HEARTS OF THE WORLD (1918) HEARTS OF THE WORLD starring Lillian Gish, Robert Harron, Dorothy Gish, Josephine Crowell, Kate Bruce and Ben Alexander. Directed by D.W. Griffith, photograped by G.W. Bitzer. Griffith's third great feature following BIRTH OF A NATION and INTOLERANCE, HEARTS OF THE WORLD is the story of a boy, a girl and their families as they are thrust into the horror and violence of the Great War. Masterfully directed and photographed, Griffith again works his magic in presenting scenes of war on a grand scale, balanced by gentle scenes of innocence, humor and family life. Wonderfully acted by stars Lillian Gish, Bobby Harron and the Griffith stock company with truly evil portrayals by George Siegmann and a young Erich von Stroheim. Look for Noel Coward in his very first screen appearance! Complete and running a full 122 minutes, this is definitely not the poor quality, jumpy, step-printed version commonly available elsewhere. This is a brand-new digital transfer from a lovely print that derives from Griffith's own materials as released by Essex Films. Presented with a wonderful new score by Ben Model, HEARTS OF THE WORLD is a great and neglected masterpiece!

During a rebel attack on the Gosport Navy Yard, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Reynolds defies an order to burn his ship, the Merrimac, which is then set ablaze by the retreating Federals. In an effort to save the vessel, Reynolds sinks her. The scuttled Merrimac is subsequently raised by the Southern Navy and rebuilt into a powerful armor-clad warship. Dishonorably discharged, Kenneth watches the war from the sidelines until he is reinst