In "The Great Lover" (1949), Bob Hope intervenes when a card sharp cleans out an amiable old duke. Rhonda Fleming, Roland Young co-star. "Son of Paleface" (1952) stars Hope as a Harvard grad who goes West to claim his pa's inheritance. With Jane Russell, Roy Rogers. Hope takes a "Paris Holiday" (1958) to buy a French play, but gets mixed up with gangsters and Anita Ekberg! Co-stars French comic Fernandel and director Preston Sturges. Stuck on a Pacific island during World War II, Army sergeantHope tries to boost morale by bringing in pretty nurses. "The Private Navy of Sgt. O'Farrell" (1968) co-stars Phyllis Diller, Gina Lollobrigida. After 20 years of matrimonial life, Bob and Jane Wyman plan to divorce, but their daughter suddenly announces her engagement, turning things from bad to hilarious. "How to Commit Marriage" (1969) co-stars Jackie Gleason, Tina Louise. In "Cancel My Reservation" (1972), New York talk show host Hope goes on vacation at an Arizona ranch, but is accused of murder! Based on a Louis L'Amour novel; with Eva Marie Saint, Ralph Bellamy. 9 1/2 hrs. total on three discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.
