Product Details

• Actors: William Powell, Kay Francis, David Manners, Joan Blondell, Loretta Young
• Directors: William Dieterle
• Format: NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Warner Archive
• DVD Release Date: August 9, 2012
• Run Time: 267 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B008JEJROE
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,130 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

An enticing trio of suave silver screen seducers lies at the heart of this fourth collection of pre-Code sensations whose subject matter would soon be forbidden by the infamous Production Code. William Powell, Kay Francis and David Manners prove that sophistication and sexiness once walked hand in hand – ably abetted (and abedded!) by the likes of Joan Blondell, Loretta Young and George Brent. Powell headlines in Jewel Robbery and Lawyer Man, while his Jewel costar Francis works late with David Manners in Man Wanted (all three directed by cinema maestro William Dieterle), who in turn teaches innocent Loretta Young just why They Call It Sin. From the simply frank to the jaw-droppingly shocking, this forbidden foursome promises nights of delight.

This collection includes: Jewel Robbery (1932), Lawyer Man (1932), Man Wanted (1932), They Call It Sin (1932)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Series Still Goes On Strong September 16, 2012

By James E. Kruszon

There are no extras on Forbidden Hollywood 4, but the films are still fun. How bad can it be with stars like Kay Francis, William Powell, David Manners, & Loretta Young?
"Jewel Robbery" is a Lubitsch-like film almost as sublime as "Trouble in Paradise". Francis & Powell are so wonderful to watch. This film alone is worth the price of the whole collection.
Powell teams with Joan Blondell (always great) in "Lawyer Man" which is another solid film. Powell is a lawyer with Blondell as his secretary.
Kay Francis again in "Man Wanted" as a married hard working executive fooling around with handsome David Manners.
A very young Loretta Young in "They Call It Sin" with George Brent, David Manners, Una Merkel (as a speciality dancer!), & Louis Calhern. The ending is unbelievable!
Only "They Call It Sin" was previously available on home video. Another must have for film buffs.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars excellent '32 movies, but... November 17, 2012

By Zorrito53

I like most of the pre-code movies. The four from this particular volume are all from 1932 and the themes are great: a robber is romanticized, a lawyer becomes corrupt, an executive woman has a very liberal marriage relationship, and an innocent country girl moves to a "sin" city. The only thing I did not like about this package is not one of the DVD's has any special features, nor background information, just the movie and that is it. For the high price of this DVD set, I was expecting to see more than just the 4 movies. That is why I did not give this product a 5-star.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden Masterpeices. October 25, 2012

By Kevin T. Turner

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The Four Films contained in this collection are all very different,but are excellent, both in the way the films are shot, and also to let the story unfold at a great pace.All are very enjoyable, and all have great stars who can act and play their roles with a believable interpretation.
The restoration is excellent.
Many thanks to Warner Bros. for releasing such long lost gems.