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This table is a guide to the availability of Hammer films and TV series on DVD. Not only does it provide a useful checklist to a film's availability, it also compares features if there's more than one version available, and notes if there are significant differences between different versions. Where no disc is available, some indication as to who might hold the rights may be offered, which may give an indication whether or not a future release is likely. Where a film is not available on DVD, VHS or laserdisc availability is indicated. Comments, corrections and additions are most welcome. You can email information to me directly, using the button, left, or contribute it to this thread at Roobarb's DVD Forum. Further research is recommended before purchasing decisions are made. The latest updates are in yellow. |
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HAMMER FEATURE FILMS - 1935 to 1949 |
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1935 |
The Public Life of Henry the Ninth Lightweight drama. 60m. Not available. |
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1936 |
The Mystery of the Mary Celeste [a.k.a. The Phantom Ship] UK - Not available US - Image Entertainment Available in a shortened version under its American title, The Phantom Ship. (The original British version featured scenes at an inquest into the disappearance, and ran for approximately 80 minutes, the truncated US version doesn't contain these scenes, and runs for 62 minutes. The extra footage is thought to be lost. |
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Song of Freedom UK - Not available US - Kino Video Available as a double-bill with the 1937 British Lion film Big Fella (both films feature groundbreaking bass singer Paul Robeson). Full-frame transfer with mono audio (as expected). |
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Sporting Love Horse-racing drama. 70m. Not available. |
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1937 |
The Bank Messenger Mystery Bank robbery thriller. 56m. Not available. |
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1946 |
Candy's Calendar Wildlife story about a cat. 36m. Not available. |
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Cornish Holiday Travelogue. Not available. |
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Old Father Thames Travelogue. Not available. |
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1947 |
Bred To Stay Horse-racing documentary. 36m. Not available. |
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Crime Reporter Crime story set in Soho. 36m. Not available. |
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Death in High Heels Crime story set in a Bond Street dress shop. 47m. Not available. |
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Skiffy Goes To Sea Sea-faring story. 36m. Not available. |
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We Do Believe in Ghosts Ghost stories. 36m. Not available. |
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1948 |
The Dark Road Crime drama. 72m. Not available. |
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Dick Barton Special Agent UK - DD Video Available as part of a three--disc set, containing all three of Hammer's Dick Barton films.4:3 transfers, mono audio. The set comes with a 36-page illustrated booklet detailing the character's origins and history. US - Not available |
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Who Killed Van Loon? Murder drama. 48m. Not available. |
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River Patrol Customs drama. 46m. Not available. |
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1949 |
The Adventures of PC 49 Police drama. 67m. Not available. |
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Celia Mystery adventure. 67m. Not available. |
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Dick Barton Strikes Back UK - DD Video Available as part of a three--disc set, containing all three of Hammer's Dick Barton films. 4:3 transfers, mono audio. The set comes with a 36-page illustrated booklet detailing the character's origins and history. US - Not available |
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Doctor Morelle - The Case of the Missing Heiress Murder mystery. 73m. Not available. |
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It's A Dog's Life Documentary about greyhounds. 36m. Not available. |
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The Jack of Diamonds Suspense drama. 73m. Not available. |