Extracting DVD Player 4 installer from Panther discs

Bugger me, I can't seem to remember the name of the programme that is used to extract the specific installation programmes from the Panther discs. I'm trying to get DVD Player 4 off of the installer (Interactual Player freezes too much.)
Apple's Support site does not list a download of DVD Player that is compatible with Panther, but oddly enough lists a player compatible with Jaguar and Tiger.

Justin:I wonder why I can't download it from the site...I have no idea why not. However, you can pick it off the install CD, thanks to Pacifist.
Good luck.
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