James Cellan Jones
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Language
English
Formats
Description
Television mini-series that dramatizes four generations of Adamses and 150 years of American history from the birth of the Revolution through the Gilded Age. Meet John Adams, a passionate revolutionary and second president; John Quincy Adams, proud son of a famous father and sixth president; Charles Francis Adams, skillful minister to Great Britain during the Civil War; historian Henry Adams; and railroad magnate Charles Francis Adams, Jr. Going beyond...
Publisher
Distributed by Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (ca. 650 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The stars play a pair of middle-aged, dating game dropouts as wary of romance as they are perfect for each other. Through rocky unsettling times, the pair lurch their way to companionship, friendship, and finally love. Contains all 26 episodes of this British comedy classic.
Publisher
BFS Video
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 77 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Desiring female companionship and feeling that this is his last chance to live life to the fullest, Sir Cecil Warburton is determined to woo and marry Evelyn, the woman he let get away 50 years ago.
Publisher
Distributed by Goldhil Home Media
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Full screen digital collector's ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (360 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Begins in September, 1940, when Britain stood alone against Hitler. Four Cambridge boys join the Royal Air Force and are now ready to participate in the battle for the skies over Great Britain. Chronicles Hugh Fleming through his fledging romance, eminent dangers, startling betrayals and unprecedented courage. A monumental tribute to the human spirit's ability to overcome all adversity.
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 105 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
One night, a frightened Swiss soldier of fortune climbs into the bedroom of a young Bulgarian girl and soon deflates her romantic notions about love and valor.
10) A fine romance
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 100, 125 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Laura, a brainy translator, and Mike, a shy landscaper, are thrown together by Laura's matchmaking sister and brother-in-law. Both attempt to run the other way only to find themselves flung amusingly together. From this unpromising beginning, the pair lurch and swerve their way to companionship, friendship and finally, love.
11) The gravy train
Publisher
Distributed by BFS Video
Pub. Date
©2007
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 420 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Like fish bait cast into a pool of sharks, idealistic Dorfmann arrives in Brussels with visions of a united Europe to serve an ambitious British Director of the European Economic Community, Michael Spearpoint. Planning to get rich exploiting the newly-liberated nations of Eastern Europe, wily bureaucrats and entrepreneurs compete to misuse the naïve Dorfmann, dubbed "Prince Stupid," for their own ends. Easily deceived (especially by beautiful women!),...
12) The Edwardians
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Full screen.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (ca. 590 min.) : sd., b&w and col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Edwardian period, beginning with Edward VII's ascent to the throne in 1901 and ending with World War I, was an era of rapid industrialization, pioneering artistic and literary achievements, and great social and political upheaval. It is filled with captivating characters who left their mark upon British society and the world at large. This 8-part BBC series profiles the movers and the shakers who exemplify the era's progressive spirit as well...
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
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Forsytes, an upper-middle-class British family, are caught between the conflicting demands of their own passions and the strict social and moral codes of the Victorian Era in this multigenerational family drama.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Forsytes, an upper-middle-class British family, are caught between the conflicting demands of their own passions and the strict social and moral codes of the Victorian Era in this multigenerational family drama.
