TCM Lassie Come Home/National Velvet (DVD)(DBFE)

Films that truly show what a family can be are hard to find these days. The tendency today to make "comedy" that's not very funny, rather a collection of sniping or rude remarks at the expense of others' feelings, if those feelings are even portrayed. "National Velvet" has a remarkable woman, Anne Revere, as the wise and loving mother who encourages her daughter, Elizabeth Taylor, to follow her dreams then lets her find her own wisdom when the time comes to "go on to the next thing." Mickey Rooney plays his character well and shows his growth too. Donald Crisp is a fun character who does show his own insight at times and sees his children as separate individuals as they grow up and accepts them. Butch Jenkins is just plain funny as the youngest of the children. " Lassie Come Home" is the Classic film about a dog trying to get home to "her" boy and the interesting people she meets on the way. Elizabeth Taylor was even younger than in "Velvet" when she made this film with Roddy McDowell. Edmund Gwenn plays a tinker who Lassie travels with for a while.

Liz as a child star was very entertaining in Nat Vel. and Lassie of course is Lassie . . . good kids movies!

5 stars A classic *****

Good show

excellent movie for the family,will not be disappointed

Wonderful classic for all eras and ages!

Great classics, grandchildren loved them.

I still haven't watched National Velvet, but Lassie was a big hit with my four-year-old twin nieces. It's a classic that wears surprisingly well. Image quality was good for both films.

These movies bring back memories of good times. I bought this set for myself and to share with my grandchildren.They have been well received and enjoyed.Arrived in time.

Ich sehe jetzt das es um einen US import geht, "Region 1" sehe ich jetzt gerade in die Beschreibung, aber trotzdem! Wenn ich das hier nicht anshauen kann warum wird das hier verkauft? Meine Töcther waren sehr enttäuscht. Komischerweiser hat Lassie funktioniert.

I am looking forward to renewing my acquaintance with these

Love these two movies and have introduced them to my grandchildren, who also love them.