TCM Greatest Classic Legends Film Collection: Lucille Ball (The Long, Long Trailer / Forever Darling / Room Service / Du Barry Was a Lady)

This will no doubt be one of the big sellers in TCM's "Greatest Classic Films Collection", a series designed to bring classic movies to the masses in budget-friendly double disc sets. However it's a bit of a shame that this Lucille Ball-themed collection doubles up on films already covered in the series.THE LONG, LONG TRAILER is in the TCM Comedy set, and ROOM SERVICE can also be found in the Marx Brothers set. LONG, LONG TRAILER is undoubtedly Lucy's best film comedy, and operates almost like a feature-length "I Love Lucy" episode (it was filmed at the height of "Lucy" mania). ROOM SERVICE is a Marx Brothers film first and foremost, with young Lucy in one of her first major supporting roles.Of the two remaining films, FOREVER DARLING is one of Lucy's most disappointing, downright dreary comedies (and her co-star James Mason always regarded it as one of his worst films). The story sees Lucy and Desi Arnaz playing a married couple on the verge of a messy divorce, until a Guardian Angel - played by James Mason - intervenes. DU BARRY WAS A LADY is a big splashy Technicolor musical, based on the hit Broadway show, in which Ball shares the screen with an up-and-coming Gene Kelly, and Red Skelton.Why TCM has decided to recycle ROOM SERVICE is anybody's guess (though I can rationalise why LONG, LONG TRAILER is here once more). Instead of ROOM SERVICE, I would have preferred perhaps "The Big Street" (one of Lucy's best dramatic performances); or maybe even the delicious "Dance, Girl, Dance".

The case cover is completely different than picture in the item description. Arrived cracked in the corner of the case.

Bought for my daughter. She loves the classics especially if Lucy is in it!

I bought this set for the movies "The Long Long Trailer" and "Forever Darling", my two favorite Lucy movies. Both movies are definitely 5 star, and if you're a Lucy fan and have not seen either of them, then DO! The other two movies, "Du Barry Was A Lady" and "Room Service" are fun, as well. Each movie comes on its own disc, which is nice. They're all crammed together into the same case, which is understandable given the price. I'll transfer each disc to its own case for protection. Shipping and delivery were also 5 star, as I received the set in less than 10 days, which, considering that I live overseas, is fast. It's win-win all-round!

As a Lucille Ball fan, this buy was enticing. If you are a fan of her work from I Love Lucy, get ready to see her on the bigger screen, yup...films! As a gift for my girlfriend, she was ecstatic! She had never seen the films of Lucy before, because they are rarely sold in stores. So first I'd like to thank the seller and amazon for having this! It was bought new, and came very fast thanks to prime. These movies pack a punch of laughter and makes you envision where true talent comes from. I will definitely be buying more older movies off of Amazon, keep em' coming!!

I own several of these TCM Collections, and I must say this is the most oddly assembled collection I've seen. Rather than remanufacturing these four movies and replicating them on 2 discs like the other collections I own, all four movies are stacked on top of each other in an extra deep spindled case. I suppose this is good for quality reasons. My main reason for buying this was for the Long Long Trailer which froze on two previous copies of the Lusy/Desi Collection. All movies play fine and it is a shelf space saver.

Lucille Ball is one of my most favorite actresses! I am so happy I found these for wonderful movies for a very good price. It arrived in a timely manner which actually was on my birthday. I love each movie dearly, and Lucy and Desi were very good in the two movies that are included. My favorite one is probably the long, long trailer. Extremely happy with my purchase, and I also recommend this collection for any Lucille Ball and even Desi Arnaz fan!

Great gift I got this for the one movie the long long trailer , I got it as a gift for my 9 yr granddaughter ... she laughed all through it , it was great to introduce her to a funny funny lady

Long Long Trailer is so funny. Lucille Ball at her best. DuBarry is good musical one of Gene Kellys first films. Excellent color. Forever Darling is quite good also. Room Service is for Marx Brothers fans.

I love Lucille ball and these films are a real treat.

very good

i like Lucy but this one was too silly

For when you can't get enough of Lucy! My favourite is the Long, Long Trailer, of course. One of her and Desi's best comedies. The rest are just bonus features to me.