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I am at a loss to know why this enchanting and witty fantasy has never been released on DVD! It had a run on VHS, including a 25th Anniversary edition which is the source of my DVD. The Nunnally Johnson script is delightfully witty and sophisticated, as is the peerless performance by the always-classy William Powell as the title character, who's experiencing a midlife crisis turning 50. He's off to the Caribbean and, while on a fishing trip, snags an exquisite mermaid, as played by the gorgeous Ann Blyth (who, in quite a unique turn for her, not only doesn't sing in this, doesn't even speak!). Mr. Peabody manages to smuggle her home, at first putting her in the bathtub, but when his wife )Irene Hervey) becomes suspicious when her bath soaps and toiletries mysteriously go missing, he transfers her to the rather lavish swimming pool. Lots and lots of misunderstandings and suspicions follow! One of the funniest scenes is when Peabody visits a women's boutique wanting to purchase only the top half of a bathing suit, leaving the saleslady completely befuddled! The script is loaded with comical double-entendres and is very subtle in its comedic treatment of Peabody's midlife crisis...is his mermaid real or a figment concocted by his own mind? Clinton Sundberg is a perfect foible for Peabody during his Caribbean trip, acting as a very funny sounding-board for Peabody's midlife anxieties. If you've never seen this treat, now is your opportunity.
It comes on a region-free (playable worldwide) DVD in a slim DVD case with cover artwork shown.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I am offering this in either the original black and white or a nicely-done colorized version...you choose which format you want and tell me when you order, and the price is the same either way.
I accept personal checks DRAWN ON U.S.BANKS AND IN U.S.FUNDS, money orders or cashiers checks, and Google Checkout (easy sign up to use your debit or credit card in a few simple steps, accepted by many online merchants). International orders are welcome for a $10.00n shipping/handling surcharge for USPS Priority Fat Rate Envelope shipment or as quoted for First Class "small packet" delivery (not recommended as there is no tracking available with this option and undeliverable items are not returned to me but are abandoned, therefore I ASSUME TO RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOST OR OTHERWISE UNDELIVERED ITEMS SHIPPED VIA THIS METHOD. BE WARNED!
Because I burn these DVDs on an as-ordered basis, please expect a slight delay in receiving your copy.
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$10.00 (Fixed) US Dollars |
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Always in stock. (New condition) |
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 South San Francisco, CA [United States] |
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Shipping within United States:
5-9 Day Ground Service: $5.00
Shipping outside of United States:
3-10 Days International Service: $15.00
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No refunds. |
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this week |
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