Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2006].
ISBN
1419838245, 9781419838248
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult AV | DVD TAL | On Shelf |
| Bensenville Community Public Library District - Adult DVD Feature Film | TALE (DVD) | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Library Use | CLASSIC TAL | Library use |
| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Videos | DVD/DRAMA/TAL | On Shelf |
| Hinsdale Public Library - Stacks | DVD TALE | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Adaptation.
Drama.
Executions and executioners -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Historical.
London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Drama.
Lookalikes -- Drama.
Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
War films.
War.
Drama.
Executions and executioners -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Drama.
Historical films.
Historical.
London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Drama.
Lookalikes -- Drama.
Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
War films.
War.
More Details
Published
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2006].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 126 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1419838245, 9781419838248
UPC
012569793699, 0012569793699
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1935.
General Note
Special features: Oscar®-nominated short "Audioscopiks"; 2 cartoons: "Hey, hey fever" and "Honeyland"; audio-only bonus: Radio show adaptation starring Ronald Colman; theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Oliver T. Marsh ; editor, Conrad A. Nervig ; music, Herbert Stothart.
Participants/Performers
Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Henry B. Walthall, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Blanche Yurka.
Description
"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.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., surround, dual-layer.
Language
In English with optional English, French, Spanish or Portuguese subtitles; closed-captioned.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Conway, J., Selznick, D. O., Lipscomb, W. P. 1., Behrman, S. N. 1., Colman, R., Rathbone, B., Walthall, H. B. 1., Allan, E., Oliver, E. M., & Dickens, C. (2006). Charles Dickens' A tale of two cities (Standard version.). Distributed by Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jack Conway et al.. 2006. Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities. Distributed by Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jack Conway et al.. Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Conway, Jack, et al. Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities Standard version., Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2006.
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