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Summary: Fun, Funny, and Fabulous
Review: I can understand why the movies are set into two volumes. Percy (Kilbride?), anyway, the original PA, was and IS just great. The movie that started it all was of course THE EGG AND I ... which had great performances, with I assume Ma and Pa as the comic relief.
Geographically, I can't quite place where they are ... thats not a problem ... I guess its some sort of timeless,placeless, everyman quality ( maybe) that I like; but the key thing is that I DO like the Movies a lot.
As I recall, the ones without the original PA were not too great, but Majorie ( Ma) made up for the lack.
But, a Ma and Pa Kettle film without Pa, is like Francis the Talking Mule without Donald O'Connor ( IMO).
Total fun ... very much a period piece ... now if I could only find a copy of the 1955 film PRETTY BABY :-)
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Summary: "I already give ya a nickel, Ellie!"
Review: I love Ma and Pa Kettle!! I am 35 years old and loved watching the Kettle's when I was a little girl, and now I am so thrilled that my kids (ages 1 & 1/2 to 12 years) love 'em too! We received our dvd this afternoon and by bedtime we had watched all four of the movies. So much fun!! I rated this dvd 5 stars because I did not want anyone to assume that the movies themselves were somehow lacking. Not at all!! The movies are FAB!! The only couple of complaints I have are of the dvd itself. It was so tightly attached to the plastic tab (that holds it in place), I was afraid to try to remove the dvd for fear I would crack the DVD. It was quite a trick finally getting it pried loose. Also, the fact that the movies are out of order on the disc and crammed onto one disc was a little bit of a disappointment, but you could look at it as a blessing if you are sick in bed... you don't have to run to the telly everytime you want to watch a different movie. On the plus side, the outer case is charming. It looks like old barn wood with the words Ma and Pa Kettle embossed. The movies are in BLACK & WHITE, not color as the description stated. Whew! What a relief! To colorize Ma & Pa Kettle, or any old B&W movie for that matter, is a shame. Let us experience the wonderful warm feelings old movies bring in their original cozy black and white, not cheesy artificial coloring. The picture as well as the sound quality is wonderful and crisp. Looks as if it was filmed yesterday. Marjorie Main is my absolute hero! Whether she's flipping popcorn pancakes, forgetting all her young-uns names, or hollerin' for everybody to "COME & GIT IT!!"... she is still funny, an inspiration watching her patience with Pa and her love for her family, and boy... I sure wish she was my Ma!
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Summary: "one of these days"
Review: I will never get tired of Ma and Pa and the kids. These are great family movies you will enjoy watching again and again. I loved watching these as a kid and was THRILLED when they came out on DVD. In the Egg and I we first meet up with Ma and Pa Kettle as they "borry" from the neighbors. In the Further Adventures, what will happen when Pa writes in to get a new tobbaco pouch and end up winning a model home? In Ma and Pa Kettle go to town they venture out to New York after Pa wins another contest and they have a mess of trouble trying to deliver a black bag. Back on the Farm is my favorite, where they think they have uranium growing in their backyard after being forced back to the old house by their son's pushy mother-in-law. You will love the wholesome down home humor of these movies with Pa's ever borrowing and saying "he has to fix that one of these days" and Ma with a heart as big as all outdoors always there to keep him and the "kids" in line.
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Summary: MA & PA VOL I - 4 funny films - now on a remastered DVD!
Review: In 1946 Author Betty MacDonald wrote a Best Seller "The Egg and I". In 1947 Universal Pictures made it into one of the most popular movies starring Claudette Colbert & Fred MacMurrary as newly wed city folk gone chicken farmers. And Majorie Main & Percy Kilbride as "Ma & Pa Kettle" the madcap country neighbors with 15 kids. The Egg and I and the Kettles were so popular that Universal Pictures made a sequel starring the Kettles in "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle" in 1949. Again so successful the Kettles became a series of hilarious films. Main & Kilbride were the perfect blend for Beverly HillBillies comedy. Summary: All 4 films are Standard Format and Black/White remastered picture & sound (excellent quality). "The Egg & I (1947) Has newly weds Bob & Betty MacDonald (Colbert & MacMurray) giving up the city life for the life of a chicken farmer "EGGS" in the state of Washington. Their 40 acre run down farm becomes a real challenge along with their scatter brain / madcap neighbors the destitute Kettles (w/ 15 kids). A great story, outstanding ensemble cast and hilarious antics fill this movie. "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle" (1949) The procrastinating Pa Kettle obsession to enter contests proves to be a winner. The fun begins when the Kettle prize is a brand new house of the future. "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town" (1949) Pa wins another contest a trip to New York. Who will baby sit their 15 helluns so they can go? "Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm" (1950) Ma & Pa are to become grand parents and the rich society in-laws are coming to stay with the Kettles to visit their grandson. This is Volume One and it loaded with pure fun and laughter. If you want to see 1940's & 1950's comedy at its best jump on board the Kettle DVD Series!!! Enjoy
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Summary: MA & PA VOL I - 4 funny films - now on a remastered DVD!
Review: In 1946 Author Betty MacDonald wrote a Best Seller "The Egg and I". In 1947 Universal Pictures made it into one of the most popular movies starring Claudette Colbert & Fred MacMurrary as newly wed city folk gone chicken farmers. And Majorie Main & Percy Kilbride as "Ma & Pa Kettle" the madcap country neighbors with 15 kids. The Egg and I and the Kettles were so popular that Universal Pictures made a sequel starring the Kettles in "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle" in 1949. Again so successful the Kettles became a series of hilarious films. Main & Kilbride were the perfect blend for Beverly HillBillies comedy. Summary: All 4 films are Standard Format and Black/White remastered picture & sound (excellent quality). "The Egg & I (1947) Has newly weds Bob & Betty MacDonald (Colbert & MacMurray) giving up the city life for the life of a chicken farmer "EGGS" in the state of Washington. Their 40 acre run down farm becomes a real challenge along with their scatter brain / madcap neighbors the destitute Kettles (w/ 15 kids). A great story, outstanding ensemble cast and hilarious antics fill this movie. "The Further Adventures of Ma and Pa Kettle" (1949) The procrastinating Pa Kettle obsession to enter contests proves to be a winner. The fun begins when the Kettle prize is a brand new house of the future. "Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town" (1949) Pa wins another contest a trip to New York. Who will baby sit their 15 helluns so they can go? "Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm" (1950) Ma & Pa are to become grand parents and the rich society in-laws are coming to stay with the Kettles to visit their grandson. This is Volume One and it loaded with pure fun and laughter. If you want to see 1940's & 1950's comedy at its best jump on board the Kettle DVD Series!!! Enjoy
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Summary: HURRAY for Ma and PA Kettle
Review: It may have been a long wait for Ma and Pa Kettle to come to DVD but the wait was worth it. The Ma and Pa Kettle movies are among the Classics for lighthearted entertainment. To have them packaged into a collection with volume two to come in May is delightful!!! HURRAY HURRAY HURRAY
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Summary: Why The Disc Flipping?
Review: It's great to have Ma & Pa on DVD, but can anyone explain why Universal put them on the discs out of order??? Side one contains Egg and I and Go To Town, although Go To Town was the third in the series. Anyone who happens to watch them in the order that they are on the DVD will become slightly confused. Here is the correct order: Egg and I- Side One
Further Adventures- Side Two
Go To Town- Side One
Back On The Farm- Side Two Hope that helps!
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Summary: If you liked HEE HAW, then this is going to be up your alley
Review: Just because a film is old doesn't make it a classic, and these Universal KETTLE films are really downright awful. The characters were spun off after THE EGG AND I (a decent comedy), and the films that followed are painful to sit through. Universal lets hundreds of true classic films rot in their vault while they lavish attention on this tripe. I just don't get it...
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Summary: Good, clean fun!
Review: Loved Ma & Pa as a kid and am thrilled to now own some of them. Corny, yes. Fun, absolutely! Great for the whole family. Can't help but make you laugh.
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Summary: Give this DVD a Miss!
Review: Quality of print is good but because DVD is double sided with poor build quality, Your player will "pause" every few seconds for a couple of seconds. During the "pause" information is not shown vertually making the movie unwatchable. This product should not be sold.
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