Hobson's Choice (Criterion Collection) (DVD)

An unsung comic triumph from David Lean, this film stars the legendary Charles Laughton as the harrumphing Harry Hobson, the owner of a boot shop in late Victorian Northern England. When his haughty, independent daughter Maggie (Brenda de Banzie), decides to forge her own path, romantically and professionally, with the help of none other than Henry's prized bootsmith Will (John Mills), father and daughter find themselves head to head in a fiery match of wills. This DVD includes high definition digital transfer, audio commentary, documentary, theatrical trailer, and essay by Armond White. Starring Charles Laughton, John Mills, Prunella Scales, Brenda de Banzie Director David Lean Special Features: Full Frame, 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 1.0, English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary: Alain Silver, Film Scholar; James Ursini; Film Scholar Documentary: THE HOLLYWOOD GREATS: CHARLES LAUGHTON 1979 Trailers: Theatrical Trailer Text/Photo Galleries: Additional Text: Essay, Armond White, Film Critic Runtime: 107 Minutes.

Starring: Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Prunella Scales, Herbert C. Walton, Jack Howarth, Madge Brindley, Richard Wattis, Derek Blomfield, Helen Haye, Joseph Tomelty, Julien Mitchell, Gibb McLaughlin, Philip Stainton, Dorothy Gordon, John Laurie, Raymond Huntley

Director: David Lean