Hollywood Story/ New Orleans Uncensored

Two-disc set includes: Hollywood Story (1951)After buying up a movie lot shuttered since a scandalous--and still unsolved--silent-era murder happened there, aspiring producer Larry O’Brien (Richard Conte) decides to mount a film about the crime. Unfortunately, the still-at-large killer’s found out about his plans...and is demanding final cut! William Castle’s insider noir, inspired by the William Desmond Taylor case, co-stars Julia Adams, Richard Egan, Henry Hull, and many cameos. 77 min. BW/Rtg: NR New Orleans Uncensored (1955)Shot documentary style, this gritty drama from director William Castle is set on the dark and dangerous docks of the New Orleans waterfront. Following the murder of his friend, an upstanding Navy vet agrees to go undercover to help the cops take down the ruthless crime boss who controls the local dockworker’s union. Arthur Franz, Beverly Garland, Michael Ansara star. 76 min. BW/Rtg: NR Standard/Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; Subtitles: English.