Directed By… James Whale (1932 – 1940)

Imprint Collection #513 – 516

Trailblazing director James Whale had a long and storied career in the golden age of Hollywood, making waves with horror staples Frankenstein and The Invisible Man, and crossing the terrain of multiple genres, including musicals, adventure, and comedy.

Celebrate his remarkable legacy with these four classic cinema entries:

The Old Dark House (1932) – NEW Dolby Vision grading by Imprint Films (Only this film is presented in 4k UHD and Blu-Ray)

The Kiss Before the Mirror (1933)

The Man in the Iron Mask (1939)

Green Hell (1940) – worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Bonus film: Wives Under Suspicion (1938) (standard-definition)

Limited Edition 5-Disc Hardbox. 1500 copies only.

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Imp4816 The Old Dark House Title

The Old Dark House (1932) – Imprint Collection #513

On 4K UHD featuring a brand NEW Dolby Vision grading by Imprint Films.

This iconic horror/comedy stars Boris Karloff, Melvyn Douglas and Gloria Stuart, widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made.

Stranded travelers stumble upon a strange old house, and find themselves at the mercy of a highly eccentric and potentially dangerous family.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

Disc One: 4K UHD

2160p Ultra-high-definition presentation on 4K UHD, with brand NEW Dolby Vision grading by Imprint Films

NEW Audio commentary with film historian and screenwriter Steve Haberman

Audio commentary by James Whale biographer James Curtis

Audio commentary by actress Gloria Stuart

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Two: Blu-ray

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray

NEW Audio commentary with film historian and screenwriter Steve Haberman

Audio commentary by James Whale biographer James Curtis

Audio commentary by actress Gloria Stuart

Career Interview with actress Gloria Stuart (2004)

The Horror of It All – feature documentary (1983)

Daughter of Frankenstein: A Conversation with Sara Karloff – interview

Curtis Harrington Saves The Old Dark House – interview

2017 Re-release Theatrical Trailer

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Imp4817 The Kiss Before The Mirror Title

The Kiss Before The Mirror (1933) – Imprint Collection #514

Based on the play of the same name by Ladislas Fodor, The Kiss Before the Mirror stars Nancy Carroll as an unfaithful wife and Frank Morgan as her suspicious husband.

A celebrated lawyer defends his closest friend, who has been charged with the murder of his unfaithful wife. The experience leads him to question his own wife, who indeed is having an affair.

James Whale remade this film in 1938 as Wives Under Suspicion, included in standard-definition as a special feature on this release.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray

NEW Interview with film historian Foster Hirsch

Bonus film: Wives Under Suspicion (1938) (standard-definition)

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Imp4818 The Man In The Iron Mask Title

The Man In The Iron Mask (1939) – Imprint Collection #515

James Whale adapts the classic French legend in this historical epic, starring Louis Hayward in a dual role as the twins King Louis XIV and Philippe of Gascony.

Twin heirs to France’s throne are separated at birth. The first-born Louis, is raised as a prince, while Philippe is brought up ignorant of his true identity. When Philippe is arrested and comes face-to-face with his brother, the tyrannical king Louis decides Philippe could be useful to him as a look-alike.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray

NEW Audio commentary by film historians Daniel Kremer & David Del Valle

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Aspect Ratio 1.37:1

Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Imp4819 Green Hell Title

Green Hell (1940) – Imprint Collection #516

Worldwide first on Blu-ray!

Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Joan Bennett and Vincent Price head deep into the jungle in this thrilling adventure from director James Whale!

In the jungles of the Amazon, a group of Western adventurers and two local native guides try to locate a lost treasure buried beneath an ancient Incan city.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray from a NEW 2025 restoration from a 4K scan

NEW Video essay by film historian/author Stuart Galbraith IV

NEW Interview with author Foster Hirsch

Trailers From Hell: Green Hell – featuring filmmaker John Landis

Audio: English LPCM 2.0 Mono

Aspect Ratio 1.37:1