Warner Archive

The Warner Archive began in 2009 as a made-on-demand service for previously unavailable films in the Warner Bros. library. Films are presented in their original aspect ratio but with no further restoration done specifically for these releases. No extra features aside from the occasional trailer have been included and subtitles have been omitted. The discs are burned using the DVD-R format and outfitted with stylistically consistent cover and disc art. Currently, there are well over 200 titles in the Warner Archive Collection with more added monthly. Only customers in the U.S. have been able to purchase directly from the Warner Archive website, though Movies Unlimited and, at significantly higher prices, Amazon.com also offer most of the titles.

Other 'Warner Archive' content

The Money Trap (Warner Archive)

Glenn Ford is a cop with a bag of money on his mind in this Warner Archive title co-starring Rita Hayworth

Susan Slept Here (Warner Archive)

A brilliant and hilarious comedy by Frank Tashlin in which teen Debbie Reynolds moves in with Dick Powell

The Tattooed Stranger (Warner Archive)

Who's the dead girl in Central Park? A pair of cops try to solve a murder in between wisecracks.

Marlowe (Warner Archive)

James Garner steps into the role of the famous private detective in this film version of Chandler's The Little Sister

Warren William Collection (Warner Archive)

1930s cad Warren William plays nice in this three-film set trotted out by the Warner Archive and reviewed by clydefro

Brewster McCloud (Warner Archive)

A great Robert Altman film gets unfairly relegated to the Warner Archive ghetto.

Penthouse (Warner Archive)

Myrna Loy in Penthouse? Believe it!

Suspense (Warner Archive)

This somewhat obscure film noir, now available via the Warner Archive, deserves a look from fans of the style.

The Tall Target (Warner Archive)

A character named John Kennedy tries to stop a conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln in this historical film noir directed by Anthony Mann and set on a train.

The Moon Is Blue (Warner Archive)

Otto Preminger's code-busting little comedy gets the Warner Archive treatment. You wouldn't know it from this quiet release, but the film is both a landmark and really enjoyable.

The Mad Miss Manton (Warner Archive)

Barbara Stanwyck is a wacky socialite who finds a dead body in this dandy screwball mystery also starring Henry Fonda. The Warner Archive disc gets reviewed here by clydefro.

The Beast of the City (Warner Archive)

An early police drama made to contrast with the popular gangster pictures of the time, The Beast of the City finds Walter Huston in good guy mode and Jean Harlow happy to play the bad girl.

Party Girl (Warner Archive)

Nicholas Ray's Party Girl, a film that's part gangster tale, part luxuriously colored musical and part clear-eyed romance, is now available from the Warner Archive site and reviewed by clydefro.