Murnau, Borzage & Fox Boxset: Films From An Era Of Artistic Genius (Full Frame)

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When William Fox brought German Expressionist F.W. Murnau to Fox, a period of artistic freedom and experimentation began. Murnau's techniques were studied by Fox's roster of directors, including John Ford, Raoul Walsh and most notably, Frank Borzage. This collection celebrates the legacy of remarkable movies made for Fox by the two most important directors of their time. The "Murnau, Borzage & Fox" Collection includes "Sunrise" (1927), "City Girl" (1930), "Lazybones" (1925), "7th Heaven" (1927), "Street Angel" (1928), "Lucky Star" (1929), "They Had to See Paris" (1929), "Song O' My Heart" (1930), "Liliom" (1930), "Bad Girl" (1931), "After Tomorrow" (1932) and "Young America" (1932). "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans": (1927) (Movietone version and European silent version) Winner of the first and only Academy Award(R) for Unique and Artistic Picture, legendary German filmmaker F.W. Murnau's first American feature is considered by many, "one of the greatest silent films ever made" (L.A. City Beat). "City Girl": (1930) Murnau's third and final film at Fox. A farm boy comes home married to a city gal while his father does everything he can to end the marriage. "Lazybones": (1925) Director Frank Borzage spins a "strongly sentimental" (Motion Picture News) "tale of universally unfulfilled desire" (Pacific Film Archive) in a small town where a self-sacrificing hero's desires are overshadowed by his obligations. "7th Heaven": (1927) Winner of three Academy Awards(R) including Best Director, Frank Borzage's inspiring romantic tale of love and courage is a true cinematic masterpiece. Starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. "Street Angel": (1928) First ever Academy Award(R)-Winning actress Janet Gaynor plays Angela, in "a simple, but pathetically beautiful love tale" (Film Daily) that unfolds in the picturesque landscape of Naples, Italy.