Perry Mason Mysteries: The Original Warner Bros. Movies Collection
T**G
enjoyable
I know the butler didnât do it.
A**
Not your TV Perry Mason!
Enjoyed seeing how different these were from TV Mason. I did not like them.
P**N
Not The TV Perry!
This is Perry Mason as he was portrayed in the 1930s and (arguably) in the novels.Each film captures the story of the novel it is based on.The characters vary a bit from film to film; this is not a preplanned series so much as a series of films designed to capitalize on the popularity of the novels.The films also vary a bit in tone; some have a serious detective-film air, others are more humorous. But all are worth watching!
W**R
some good, some so-so
Watching this set of Perry Masons after years of watching Raymond Burr in the role may be unfair to these earlier efforts, since I have an expectation of how a Perry Mason should go. But I came to enjoy most of the movies, hence four stars out of five. Warren William stars in the first four movies in the set of six. In THE CASE OF THE HOWLING DOG he defends the great Mary Astor and this movie alone would make the set worth it. I had read this mystery before and knew how it would go, but it was fun to see it on film. In THE CASE OF THE CURIOUS BRIDE, Michael Curtiz directs and Errol Flynn has a small non-speaking part. This is another good mystery. I found it disconcerting to have a new actress playing Della Street in almost every film, since each actress brought her own personality to the part and changed Della significantly. Side kicks were changed as well, some better than others. Sets also go from very elaborate in DOG to a two room office in BISHOP. I suppose there was enough time between films for original audiences to forget or not care, but watching them back-to-back the differences were sometimes glaring.Now we get to the second disc and the next two movies (THE CASE OF THE LUCKY LEGS and THE CASE OF THE VELVET CLAWS) where everything starts to go downhill. Warren William, who was known for playing villains with a heart of stone, begins to overact and show signs of Perry having a drinking problem, characters seem two-dimensional and plots go out the window with holes in them just as big. If the other films were like these I would sell the set.But no! The third disc turns things around again. Ricardo Cortez plays Perry Mason in THE CASE OF THE BLACK CAT. I've always liked Ricardo Cortez - see CHARLIE CHAN OVER NEW YORK. And he plays a likeable Perry without all the eccentricities. This is a good mystery which makes sense and closes plot points nicely, but has all the twists you could want, including court room drama. I would have loved to see Ricardo Cortez in all six of these movies - ah, if you could turn back time. The only problem in this movie is that for some reason the cat is not black but a tortoise-shell, which for a cat lover like me was a problem. Anyway, the cat plays a significant part, just as the howling dog did in the first movie, and may even get more screen time than the dog did.The last movie, THE CASE OF THE STUTTERING BISHOP, changes Perrys again, this time to Donald Woods, another likeable, believable Perry. As in BLACK CAT we see Paul Drake and Hamilton Burger but this movie starts toward the familiar characters of the TV series and there is good court room drama. Another good mystery with a satisfying resolution.I've never seen an old mystery set that came back to quality work after starting to slide to the bottom - the Falcon mysteries are a case in point, losing George Sanders as the Falcon and replacing him with Tom Conway?!! (even if he was Sanders' brother). So I was pleasantly surprised with this set - four good movies out of six is not bad. For four dollars and change per movie, this set is a good buy.
C**.
Early Perry Mason Moviea
Iâm definitely not disappointed in this purchase. And itâs rather nostalgic watching it as recorded from film, with the old streaks etc. like when I was a kid watching black and white films. Iâve only watched two of the six so far, and enjoyed them immensely. Thereâs a surprisingly sophisticated combination of intrigue and humor in the episodes I watched and am looking forward the the rest. Now, I think I have all TV episodes, and all the old and later movies. If youâre a Perry Mason fan? You wonât be disappointed!
C**.
Much Better Than Expected!
Based upon the few reviews I read, you might say I took a gamble on this 6-movie set. I always enjoyed Raymond Burr's take on Perry. I was curious how he was portrayed roughly 20 years earlier when black and white movies were kingâŠby the way, much differently. I was not disappointed; in fact, I enjoyed all six movies. They were quite refreshing, filled with humor and typical silliness of that era. Now, before you do anything based upon my opinion, you need to know I do not watch movies to analyze or pick them apart. I watch to be entertainedâŠand a great many of the movies made in the 30's and 40's are simply fun to watch, requiring little thinking, only a willingness have some fun. I run into little nasty violence, or profanity, no nudity and no reason not to watch these movies with anyone in my family. On the other hand, I could do without the sometimes extended singing and dancing routines. The old days were betterâŠand laughing wasn't easy in the Great Depression. If you enjoy old movies and are looking for some fun and even a bit of a challenge, let me suggest you give this set a try. Considering the low cost, I don't see how you get burned. EnjoyâŠbefore laughter/humor is declared illegal. I think the set deserves 4 and a half stars.
M**R
Unexpected!
This is not your Raymond Burr, 1960âs Perry Mason!This âPerry Mason Mysteriesâ movie set was good quality not only in reproduction but in story line quality as well!Warren William was SUPERB as Perry Mason, lawyer, detective, flirtatious boss, & bon vivant! Though I really enjoy Raymond Burrâs TV rendition, these movies were a DELIGHTFUL surprise as it showed a more playful & âliving life w/ abandonâ side of Perry.Great movies, great price, great time watching them over & over again!
R**E
Warran William as Perry Mason
I like this guy; too bad he's little known to people these days. Fun stories. He plays Perry Mason with much more comedy that did Raymond Burr. Both are a great watch.
A**R
It is the right region for my area.
It arrived yesterday and it plays in our region! The packaging is also recyclable!!! There were instructions on how to separate all the parts of the packaging! And it arrived earlier too! Upstanding! I would recommend this company to anyone.
M**T
Entertaining
Very good quality picture and sound.
S**E
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Awesome Company to work with
Love these old time movies, the company selling them are great to deal with...special that we have the availabilty to buy them on DVDRJ
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No offensive language or nude scenes, values that are acceptable especially to my generation.
Really enjoyed the films.
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