David Lean
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Video
Pub. Date
c1990
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 227 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
The story of T. E. Lawrence, the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
Publisher
Columbia TriStar Home Video
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (227 min.) : sd, col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([10] p. : col. photos. ; 17 cm)
Language
English
Description
Presents the story of T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole), the heroic and troubled man who organized the Arab nations to fight the Turks in World War I and then, having reached a pinnacle of power in Mideast politics, retired to postwar military obscurity
Publisher
Columbia Tristar Home Video
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (164 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son's fiancee, is appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young woman
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 206 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in
Language
English
Description
Headstrong Rosy lives on the heathered hills of Ireland's Dingle Peninsule. She cannot forsake her passionate romance with a handsome British officer. Yet, for Rosy, there is a greater love - the devotion of her reserved schoolteacher husband Charles. When Rosy has an illicit affair and is ultimately charged with treason, it is Charles who will stand by her side
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (86 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leaflet.
Language
English
Description
Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life. Bonus features include commentary, documentary, essay, interviews, and more.
9) Summertime
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story of a witty but lonely secretary who takes a vacation in Venice, hoping to fall in love. She does - with a very handsome but very married Italian man.
12) Pygmalion
Series
Criterion collection volume 85
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2000], c1938
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Professor Henry Higgins works to make a pretty flower girl into a young lady of society
Series
Criterion collection volume 603
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (43 p. : ill. (some col.)).
Language
English
Description
Disc 1. In which we serve. The story of the H.M.S. Torrin, a British naval ship, from its construction through its destruction in World War II. As the surviving crew cling to life boats and wreckage awaiting rescue, they flashback to their homes and loved ones and in so doing recall just why they are fighting and whom they are fighting for. Disc 2. This happy breed. The story of a London family from 1919 to 1939, and their struggle to maintain a stable...
Publisher
Columbia Pictures
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 164 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Adela Quested is a plucky young woman who journeys from England with the free-spirited Mrs. Moore. Flouting convention, the two women accompany the handsome Dr. Azis on a tour of the mysterious Marabar Caves. But things turn ugly when Adela returns scratched and bloodied from the expedition. As British authorities urge her to press charges against Aziz, the line separating truth and fantasy begin to blur.
15) Oliver Twist
Series
Criterion collection volume 32
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[1998]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After escaping from the dreary workhouse where he has spent his childhood, Oliver runs away to London, only to fall in with Artful Dodger, Fagin, and their gang of young thieves. It is only with the revelation of Oliver's true identity that his troubles finally end. Includes original theatrical trailer.