Carroll Baker: The Paramount Collection [Import]

But Not For Me (1959)

Veteran Broadway impresario Russ Ward (Clark Gable) was having issues with his latest production, which got added upon with the declared affections of his much younger secretary Ellie Brown (Carroll Baker). However, that inspired him to work their personal drama into the play's storyline--and offer her the lead. Though the critics raved at the opening, will the curtain drop once he attempts to let her down easy? Romantic farce also stars Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb, Thomas Gomez, Barry Coe. 111 min. BW/Rtg: NR

The Carpetbaggers (1964)

In the mid-1920s, having inherited his father's chemical concern, ambitious entrepreneur Jonas Cord (George Peppard) shows his predatory instincts in the boardroom and the bedroom, determined to expand his influence into the still-young film industry. Edward Dmytryk's take on the steamy Harold Robbins roman à clef co-stars Carroll Baker, Bob Cummings, Lew Ayres, and, in his screen farewell, Alan Ladd as Nevada Smith. 150 min. C/Rtg: NR

Sylvia (1965)

Beautiful, brilliant, independently well-off poetess Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) seemed to be an ideal marriage prospect for older, wealthy millionaire Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford). Nagging doubts, however, had him sending private eye Alan Macklin (George Maharis) to dig into her shrouded past...and the investigator finds himself torn between his growing affection for his subject and the sordid details he uncovers. Powerful potboiler co-stars Viveca Lindfors, Ann Sothern, Edmond O'Brien, Joanne Dru. 115 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Harlow (1965)

Carroll Baker stars as Jean Harlow, the strong-willed woman who became one of Hollywood's first sex symbols. Even as she is hailed by audiences and critics alike, Harlow's private life is marked by tragedy. This lavish biographical drama boasts a superlative supporting cast that includes Martin Balsam, Angela Lansbury, and Red Buttons. 125 min. C/Rtg: NR

Standard/Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free