A global byword for cinematic quality of a quintessentially british nature, ealing studios made more than 150 films over a three decade period. A cherished and significant part of british film history, only selected films from both the ealing and associated talking pictures strands have previously been made available on home video format with some remaining unseen since their original theatrical release.the ealing studios rarities collection redresses this imbalance. Featuring new transfers from the best available elements, in their correct aspect ratio, this multi volume collection showcases a range of scarce films from both basil dean's and michael balcon's tenure as studio head, making them available once more to the general public.midshipman easy 1935in the 1790s, a group of young midshipmen set sail for the first time little realising they are embarking on an adventure that will see them battling pirates and smugglers.black and white 73 mins 1.331 mono englishbrief ecstasy 1937a remarkable story of love lost and found, as a young couple are separated by circumstance, and plunged into emotional turmoil by a reunion...black and white 66 mins 1.331 mono englishthe big blockade 1942john mills and will hay star in a wartime propaganda docu drama showing the effects of the allied blockade of nazi germany.black and white 71 mins 1.331 mono englishthe four just men 1939the four just men unearth two vital clues which point towards a dastardly plan to bring down the whole of the british empire! Black and white 81 mins 1.331 mono english running time 360 minutes region region 2 release date 13 05 2013