Kino Lorber's Law and Order 1932 Blu-ray on June 17
Kino Lorber is set to release a newly restored edition of Edward L. Cahn's Western film Law and Order (1932) on Blu-ray.
Law and Order (1932), directed by Edward L. Cahn and starring Walter Huston, is scheduled for a Blu-ray release by Kino Lorber on June 17, 2025. This release promises a fresh 4K restoration by Universal Pictures and The Film Foundation, bringing this classic Western to audiences with unparalleled visual quality.
The film stands out for its exploration of the Wyatt Earp myth with John Huston penning the screenplay. It portrays the riveting tale of Frame Johnson, a character closely resembling Wyatt Earp, undertaking the task of marshal in Tombstone, Arizona. Walter Huston leads a distinguished cast, including Harry Carey, in a narrative that culminates in a thrilling reenactment of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, ensuring the film's status as a genre-defining masterpiece.
This release includes meticulously curated special features, spotlighting valuable historical insights and extensive commentary for cinema enthusiasts. Among them, audio commentaries lend depth to both Law and Order and Without Honor, both of which are led by expert commentators like Max Allan Collins and Film Historian Toby Roan.
Additional content includes a preserved version of Without Honor (1932) starring Harry Carey, ensuring an encompassing understanding of Western cinema from this era. A conversation with filmmaker and historian Bertrand Tavernier rounds out the deep dive into the film's history and impact.
Release Contents:
- NEW 4K RESTORATION BY UNIVERSAL PICTURES AND THE FILM FOUNDATION: Enhances visual quality.
- WITHOUT HONOR - 1932 Western starring Harry Carey: (60 minutes, Preserved by Library of Congress).
- Audio Commentary for LAW AND ORDER by Max Allan Collins, with Heath Holland.
- Audio Commentary for WITHOUT HONOR by Film Historian Toby Roan.
- Conversation with Filmmaker/Film Historian Bertrand Tavernier about LAW AND ORDER.
Release Date: 17/06/2025
Source: Blu-ray.com