Looks like MGM released The Big Parade on VHS, so Warner Bros probably has rights. That's good news, since it will probably turn up on DVD in the Warner Archives. They've so far made about 250 of their 5,000+ titles available [
see here] — including some of the old silent films [
see here]. So at least they're aware that people DO want to see the pre-sound films on DVD...
Alex
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Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:30:58 -0700
Subject: [Videolib] Big Parade
Good afternoon,
I've had a professor request that we purchase this title (1927; George W. Hill, King Vidor directors). All I've found are used VHS copies on Amazon. Has this been released on DVD, or is it expected to be anytime in the near future?
Thanks,
Gail
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