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You may think you’re a Bing Crosby fan, but if all you know is Holiday Inn, The Bells of St. Mary’s, or the On the Road movies, brother, you only know half the story. Crosby had a rich, long film career, and this collection features some of the best of Der Bingle’s lesser-known films: Waikiki Wedding, Double or Nothing , East Side of Heaven, If I Had My Way, and Here Come the Waves. All showcase Crosby’s easygoing persona and, of course, plenty of crooning. Waikiki Wedding, for instance, costars Martha Raye, Anthony Quinn, and Shirley Ross, and features the Oscar-winning song “Sweet Leilani” and “Blue Hawaii.” The premise of Double or Nothing could be a modern-day reality competition, with four people, including Raye again, feverishly trying to double their inheritance within a 30-day window. East Side of Heaven costars the always appealing Joan Blondell and showcases Crosby at his bemused best as a cabbie with an abandoned baby on his hands, trying desperately (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT SET!!!!!
Excellent prints of 5 great Crosby films. Universal needs to get out another set.
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Memories….
This is an amazing collection of movies that were never huge “block busters” but amazing stories that show Bing Crosby in the “Good Old Days”!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Crosby Screen Legend Collection
These are enjoyable movies. Betty Hutton plays identical twins in “Here Come The Waves”. Impressive special effects for the (pre-digital) times.
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bing crosby collection
This is a great collection of Bing Crosby films.the prints are so clear,very good value.I am looking forward to seeing more of the bing crosby films on DVD.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Mixed Bag
Bing Crosby has starred in some of my favorite, and least favorite, movies. Appearing in over 100 motion pictures, he was one of the most popular performers of his time.
3.0 out of 5 stars
poor bing
Bing Crosby is undoubtedly one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century and I am definitely a fan.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Focus on the music
It is obvious that any purchaser of this DVD set must like Bing Crosby and his voice. If not, watch at your peril.
5.0 out of 5 stars
From a collector.
Some ghastly films, but if you’re a collector of Bing Crosby’s films you have to take the good with the bad. “East Side of Heaven” is probably the best of the bunch.
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Bing’s the Best
Whilst not being near the best of Crosby’s films, this welcome selection of rarities is great to see on DVD.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bing – Screen Legend Collection
This is the best set of Bing CDs that has been issued. Quality of prints is excellent and the set was not announced or expected. May more be issued.