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Twelve-disc set includes:

Mr. Smith Goes To Washington (1939)Frank Capra's classic comedy-drama about government and the American spirit stars James Stewart as Jefferson Smith, a small-town man selected to replace a deceased U.S. senator. Picked because it was believed he'd be easy to manipulate, Smith dedicates himself to doing some good but finds his honest and idealistic approach at odds with the corrupt political machine. Jean Arthur, Claude Rains, Edward Arnold, Guy Kibbee also star. 130 min. BW/Rtg: NR

Lawrence Of Arabia (1962)David Lean's epic biography of British army officer T.E. Lawrence, who helped unite and lead Arab rebels in their fight against Ottoman Turks during World War I, won seven Academy Awards including Best Picture and Director. Peter O'Toole made a lasting impression as the enigmatic Lawrence in his starring debut. Co-stars Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Claude Rains. Includes original overture, entr'acte and exit music. 3 1/2 hrs. C/Rtg: PG

Dr. Strangelove, Or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb (1964)Director Stanley Kubrick's razor-shop satire, often cited as one of the greatest comedies ever made, follows a paranoid Air Force general (Sterling Hayden), who launches an air attack on the Soviet Union-with nuclear annihilation the final consequence-and the efforts of the U.S. president and the military brass to stop a single, disabled plane on it's "doomsday" mission. Stars Peter Sellers in three roles, George C. Scott, Slim Pickens. Co-scripted by Kubrick, Terry Southern, and Peter George from George's novel "Red Alert." 95 min. BW/Rtg: PG

Gandhi (1982)Winner of nine Academy Awards (including Best Picture, Actor, and Director), this epic masterpiece stars Ben Kingsley as Mahatma Gandhi, spiritual leader of the people of India. Teaching tolerance and non-violence in a frenzied time, he spearheaded his people's revolt against British rule-changing the world in the process. With Candice Bergen, John Gielgud, Edward Fox, and Martin Sheen; directed by Richard Attenborough. 191 min. C/Rtg: PG

A League Of Their Own (1992)Crowd-pleasing comedy-drama with Geena Davis and Lori Petty as Dottie and Kit, sisters from Oregon who become rivals when they join an all-woman's baseball league during World War II. Coaching the team is an alcoholic former player (Tom Hanks), and also on his team are the flirtatious "All the Way" Mae Mordabito (Madonna) and brassy Doris Murphy (Rosie O'Donnell). Jon Lovitz, Anne Ramsay, Garry Marshall also star; Penny Marshall directs. 127 min. C/Rtg: PG

Jerry Maguire (1996)Writer/director Cameron Crowe's hit seriocomic look at the high-pressure business side of pro sports stars Tom Cruise as Jerry Maguire, a top athletic agent who speaks out against greed in sports... and is promptly fired. With only a flamboyant NFL player (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.) left as a client, Maguire tries to rebuild his career while at the same time falling for pretty assistant Dorothy (Renée Zellweger). With Kelly Preston, Bonnie Hunt. 139 min. C/Rtg: R

Standard/Widescreen;

Soundtrack: English;

30 hours of special features;

excerpts from 1975 television special celebrating Columbia Studio's 50th anniversary;

more.