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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: NOLAN,LLOYD
EAN: 0024543412304
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 20, 2007
Running Time: 278 minutes
Sales Rank: 28654
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: January 10, 1941
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Product Description:
Lloyd Nolan stars as private detective Michael Shayne solving the murder of the boyfriend of the woman he is guarding, investigating multiple murders on an estate, guarding a surprise witness in a murder trial, and fighting diamond smugglers during World
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 20-MAR-2007
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:
This very welcome box set turns up the heat on one of detective films' cold cases. Created by Brett Halliday, Michael Shayne appeared in 31 books between the 1940s and '70s. He is not as popularly known as other screen shamuses, but he's good company. As portrayed by Lloyd Nolan (best known as curmudgeonly Dr. Chegley on the groundbreaking sitcom Julia), Shayne is not as hard-boiled as Sam Spade or as sage as Charlie Chan. But, as one shady character observes to someone whom Shayne has just pasted, 'You know better than to mix with Shayne.' He's a working-class mug ('His office is in his hat, his home is in his car,' he remarks), usually 'down on his luck' and short on cash. As Michael Shayne, Private Detective (1940) opens, the furniture from his office is being repossessed. Still, Shayne has ethics enough to turn down $5,000 for a suspicious-sounding case. ('$5,000 will buy a lot of ethics,' he's told). He's got some odd habits, from twirling his keychain to singing the odd Irish ditty. In each film, Shayne manages to get himself into some 'screwy scrapes.' In Private Detective, a 'gag' backfires when an attempt to scare a gambling heiress straight results in a murder with Shayne's gun at the scene of the crime. In The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942), Shayne pretends to be a wealthy woman's husband to get the lowdown on a body that won't stay buried. In Sleepers West (1941), he's on the right track when he accompanies a murder witness by train to San Francisco. Blue, White and Perfect (1942) is a real gem that finds Shayne embroiled in wartime espionage, smuggled diamonds and dodging his jealous, matrimonial-minded girlfriend.
These lively B-films each clock in at less than 80 minutes. What they lack in budget they more than make up for in shadow-drenched, dark, and stormy atmosphere, Shayne's moxie and inestimable support from some great character actors, such as Clarence Kolb (the crooked mayor in His Girl Friday) and Douglass Dumbrille (the nasty racetrack owner in A Day at the Races), who appear in Private Detective. For a collection of obscure films, this box set has all the trimmings, with three original featurettes that provide efficient primers on Halliday, Shayne, and Robert McGinnis, the artist who created luscious and lurid covers for the Shayne paperbacks. There is also an interactive trivia guide that makes the six-degrees connections between cast members and the film-noir world. This is volume 1, to which we can only say, 'Come back, Shayne.' --Donald Liebenson
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - 4 great Michael Shayne Mysteries in one nice collector's set!!! What's there not to like!!!
Great job Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment!!! This great collector's set includes 4 classic Michael Shayne mysteries on 2 double sided DVD's!!! And they are restored beautifully,for old films they look incredible!!! Some great featurettes are included for good measure!!! A great deal at a great price!!! Classic stuff indeed!!! Recommended!!! A+
Rating:  - Worth Disccovering -- Better Late Than Never
Michael Shayne (Lloyd Nolan) is a short, spunky Irishman (with a hint of New York chutzpah), an ex-cop who is now a private detective. He's usually low on cash, fast with his fists and knowledgeable about local low lifes. In other words, a typical 1940s private eye.
This series isn't well known, but it's worth discovering.
The prints in this release are first-rate, and the writing and acting are a step above the usual B level. At the same time, some of the Shayne movies ... Read More
Rating: - Great Detective Movies (with lots of humor) -When Will Vol. 2 Appear?
I'd never heard of this series of movies before, but am glad I bought this set on a whim when it went on sale at 50% off here on Amazon. What a great wise-cracking detective - reminds me of Archie Goodwin in the Nero Wolfe stories.
These movies are fun - lots of 1940s action and humor. An earlier reviewer gives a good overview of each movie, so I won't try to add to those. I can only say how much I enjoyed this set & am hoping that Vol. 2 is released soon.
If you liked ... Read More
Rating: - Michael Shane Mysteries
I was so glad to see these movies released on DVD. Lloyd Nolan is perfect for the part of Michael Shane, private detective. Anyone who likes the mystery movies from the forties will enjoy these. There is a nice combination of mystery and comedy in each.
Rating: - Michael Shayne "mystery " resloved!
I saw one of Shayne's mysterys years ago.....wont say how long though!
Was facinated then and saddened I couldnt find dvds....until now!
Always thought Mr. Noland was an under rated actor...I like his "take" on the role.Sam Spade (i.e. Mr. Bogart) he aint but still stands up .Good stuff to watch on a dreary Saturday afternoon.
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