67 of 80 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
BOYCOTT THIS ITEM, April 18 2007
By K. Lundy "puffinlund" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cecil B. DeMille Classics Collection (DVD)
The versions of deMille's silent films that appear on this product are those preserved and prepared for video by Film Preservation Associates and they are used here WITHOUT permission or blessing of Film Preservation Associates. Please don't reward those who steal the work of others.
64 of 77 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
avoid if you love movies, April 22 2007
By Waldo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cecil B. DeMille Classics Collection (DVD)
There's nothing illegal about this offering, since all of the films are in the public domain, but it is VERY sleazy. The publishers have effectively stolen the hard work and expenses of the man who brought these films to video -- David Shepherd, who releases his films through Image Entertainment. Supporting this kind of PD "bootleg" will severely diminish the chances of other rare films being restored for DVD.
Waldo
43 of 55 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
Pirated copies of another company's videos, April 25 2007
By Darren M. Nemeth - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cecil B. DeMille Classics Collection (DVD)
This type of bargin bin video is the kind that has given Silent Film a bad name.
This DVD set poorly presents another video company's video releases, too.
Some of the movies are even sourced from old VHS tapes.
Absolute junk.
This boxed set will turn off any first time viewer of silent films.
I recommend to just stay away from this.