4 Of Frank Sinatra's Greatest Films + 1 Mediocre One
"Golden Era" is kind of a misnomer for this DVD set, as only 3 of the films are truly from Frank Sinatra's golden era: the mid to late 1950's.
However, the 3 films here from that era, "Tender Trap" (1955), "Man With the Golden Arm" (1955), and "Some Came Running" (1958) are all SUPERB!
"The Tender Trap" (Color; 1955) is a delightful comedy, with a screenplay (by Julius J. Epstein) not unlike Neil Simon's future plays, and features great chemistry between Sinatra and co-star Debbie Reynolds (4 1/2 out of 5 stars).
"The Man With the Golden Arm" (In film noir-ish B&W; 1955) is well-known as, perhaps, Sinatra's greatest performance as an actor. He was nominated for an Oscar, but lost to Ernest Borgnine in the "safer" film, "Marty". Directed by Otto Preminger, it is an excellent film about heroin addiction, and was extremely realistic by 1955 standards. It was the FIRST film ever to tackle this subject seriously and it does not demonize the drug user as might be...
All are anamorphic
All are anamorphic. All are in their original CinemaScope ratio of 2.35:1, EXCEPT for The Man With the Golden Arm, which is matted at 1.85:1.
Sinatra the Golden Years. Great set of Sinatra classics.
This is really a great set of Sinatra movies. The Man with the Golden Arm on of his most acclaimed performances. Marriage on the rocks a great comedy with Dean Martin. The Tender Trap is another great and underrated film. If you love Sinatra in the movies you will enjoy this fun collection.
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