Expert: Mel - 6/25/2005

Question
Dear Mel,
 I am nostalgic for films such as "the Bells of St. Marys"  "For whom the bell Tolls" Jane Powell films ie. "Luxury Liner" Esther Williams films & although Fred Astaire films are shown from time to time on TV "Three Little Words" never pops up. Where do these films rest nowadays . How can one get access to them.I can name hundreds as like you I lived in the movie theatre & it's just not the same these days.  Thanking you
Maureen McCarthy

Answer
Hello Maureen,

The best place to see films from this era is on the Classic Film channels on satellite television. TCM (Turner Classic Movies) would suit you very well as they show all the old MGM and Warner Brothers films. Esther Williams and Jane Powell are on quite a lot.

Another good place to find them is on VHS or DVD. Internet companies like Amazon.com is a good place to look. I've just had a quick look and "Luxury Liner" is there on video.

www.amazon.com
www.amazon.co.uk

You could also try looking at the ebay site, where you will find of sorts of old films for sale. For all websites, all you have to do is type in a film title in the search box.

www.abay.com
www.ebay.co.uk

Or you could try your local Video Store. If they don't have what you want in stock, they may be able to order it in for you.

Hope that's been of help. Cheers..........Mel.