John Castle
1) Lillie
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (ca. 672 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Portrays the acclaimed British actress and courtesan Lillie Langtry from the blush of youth to the blight of old age. At a time when society expected women to be docile and demure, Lillie posed for celebrity endorsements, conducted her own business affairs, and paid her first husband to keep his distance. Even more scandalously, she openly entertained a string of lovers among Europe's elite, including the very married Prince of Wales.
Series
Language
English
Description
Man of La Mancha: This musical version is framed by an incident allegedly from the life of the author of the book, Miguel de Cervantes. Don Quixote is the mad, aging nobleman who embarrasses his respectable family by his adventures.
The Fantasticks: Follows the scheming of two neighboring parents who try to spark a romance between their children by faking a feud. Loosely based on the novel Les romanesques by Edmond Rostand.
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2024]
Edition
Blu-ray special edition.
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray disc (134 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Behind the great stone walls of an English castle, the world's most powerful empire is in crisis. Three sons struggle to win their father's favor and his crown. King Henry II and his queen, Eleanor, engage in a battle of royal wits that pits elder son Richard against his brothers John and Geoffrey. At the same time, the cunning King Philip of France takes advantage of the internal fracturing in his bid to destroy their kingdom
6) Lost empires
Publisher
Goldhil DVD
Pub. Date
2002, c1986
Edition
Standard format; digital collector's ed.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 420 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In 1913 Richard Herncastle joins the vaudeville with his uncle and tours pre-war Britain.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (366 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie tells the story of an educator's effect on impressionable young ladies at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, revealing the challenges they face growing up in 1930s Scotland. Devoted to her students, Miss Brodie endeavors to fill them with a love of art and culture and as much self-confidence as she possesses. In doing so, she offends the conservative Miss Gaunt, tests the patience of headmistress Miss Mackay,...
8) Lost empires
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2011
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 410 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
On the eve of World War I, A young man joins his uncle in a magic show and is introduced to the world of British music hall.
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
5 DVDs (ca. 858 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Language
English
Description
The American: American Christopher Newman is smart, educated and rich. He is a Civil War veteran and a self made tycoon who goes to Europe to see the 'treasures and entertain' himself. He meets Claire and after the fifth meeting he asks her to marry him.
The portrait of a lady: Isabel Archer is a beautiful, spirited American who is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett. It is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel is resolved to determine...
Publisher
Ambrose Video Pub
Pub. Date
[2000 or 2001]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Shakespeare's play about the weak and despicable King John, who tries to fend off the royal claims of Arthur, Duke of Brittany, who is supported by the King of France. In spite of the support of Faulconbridge, John alienates the English nobility and runs afoul of the Pope. In the end he is poisoned and his son Henry III becomes King.
