Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; screen play by W.P. Lipscomb and S.N. Behrman ; directed by Jack Conway ; produced by David O. Selznick.
Conway, Jack, 1887-1952.; Selznick, David O., 1902-1965.; Lipscomb, W. P. (William Percy), 1887-1958.; Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973.; Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958.; Rathbone, Basil, 1892-1967.; Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale), 1878-1936.; Allan, Elizabeth, 1908-1990.; Oliver, Edna May, 1883-1942.; Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Tale of two cities.; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.; Warner Home Video (Firm)
2006
PN1997 .T357 2006
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Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; screen play by W.P. Lipscomb and S.N. Behrman ; directed by Jack Conway ; produced by David O. Selznick.
Uniform Title
Tale of two cities (Motion picture : 1935)
Edition
Standard version.
ISBN
1419838245
9781419838248
9781419838248
Publication Details
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2006]
Language
English
Language Note
In English with optional English, French, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles; closed-captioned.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 126 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
012569793699
Call Number
PN1997 .T357 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
79369 Warner Home Video
Summary
"An elaborate adaptation of Dickens' classic tale of the French Revolution. Dissipated lawyer Sydney Carton defends emigre Charles Darnay from charges of spying against England. He becomes enamored of Darnay's fiancée, Lucie Manette, and agrees to help her save Darnay from the guillotine when he is captured by Revolutionaries in Paris"--Marg Baskin in the IMDB, viewed Dec. 12, 2006.
Note
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1935.
Special features: Oscar®-nominated short "Audioscopiks"; 2 cartoons: "Hey, hey fever" and "Honeyland"; audio-only bonus: Radio show adaptation starring Ronald Colman; theatrical trailer.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1935.
Special features: Oscar®-nominated short "Audioscopiks"; 2 cartoons: "Hey, hey fever" and "Honeyland"; audio-only bonus: Radio show adaptation starring Ronald Colman; theatrical trailer.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Director of photography, Oliver T. Marsh ; editor, Conrad A. Nervig ; music, Herbert Stothart.
Performer
Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Henry B. Walthall, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Blanche Yurka.
Cast
Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Henry B. Walthall, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Blanche Yurka.
Audience
Not rated by MPAA.
System Details Note
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, dual-layer.
Added Author
Conway, Jack, 1887-1952.
Selznick, David O., 1902-1965.
Lipscomb, W. P. (William Percy), 1887-1958.
Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973.
Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958.
Rathbone, Basil, 1892-1967.
Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale), 1878-1936.
Allan, Elizabeth, 1908-1990.
Oliver, Edna May, 1883-1942.
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Tale of two cities.
Selznick, David O., 1902-1965.
Lipscomb, W. P. (William Percy), 1887-1958.
Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973.
Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958.
Rathbone, Basil, 1892-1967.
Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale), 1878-1936.
Allan, Elizabeth, 1908-1990.
Oliver, Edna May, 1883-1942.
Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Tale of two cities.
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