Hollywood classics the golden age of the silver screen.
(DVD)
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Published
[United States] : Image/Madacy Home Entertainment, 2011.
Physical Desc
5 DVD videodisc (17 hours.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stockton Public Library - DVD | DVD More Hollywood Classics | On Shelf |
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Published
[United States] : Image/Madacy Home Entertainment, 2011.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
628261101894, 628261074198
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Title from container.
General Note
Contains 5 DVDs full of Hollywood classic movies: Disc 1 "Life with father" and "Till the clods roll by," Disc 2 " A farewell to arms" and "Penny Serenade," Disc 3 Father's Little dividend" and "Meet John Doe," Disc 4 "The little princess" and "My favorite brunette,"and Disc 5 "Made for each other" and "Snows of Kilimanjaro."
Participants/Performers
Father's little dividend: Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor.
Participants/Performers
Meet John Doe: Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward Arnold.
Description
Father's little dividend: In this sequel to Father of tthe Bride, newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are going to have a baby, a fact her father will have to come to grips with in this hilarious family tale.
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Meet John Doe: A reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) writes a fictitious column about someone named "John Doe," who is distraught at America's neglect of the little people and plans to kill himself. The newspaper then hires a ballplayer-turned-hobo (Gary Cooper) to pose as John Doe. In a series of radio addresses written by a publisher with fascist leanings, Doe captures the public's imagination. When he finally realizes he has been used, Doe comes to his senses and becomes the man he never knew he could be.
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Life with father: In late 19th-century New York City, stockbroker Clarence Day (William Powell) strives to maintain order in his bustling household. Despite his attempts to be the chief authority over his four sons, his wife, Vinnie (Irene Dunne), is the one who truly keeps order in their home, much to Clarence's chagrin. To gain more respect, Clarence reluctantly considers making changes that will benefit everyone, including his own baptism. This slice-of-life comedy was based on a popular Broadway play.
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Meet John Doe: After getting fired from the newspaper where she works, reporter Ann Mitchell takes a final pot shot at her former employer by printing a fake letter from "John Doe." In protest of society's ills, he threatens to commit suicide by jumping off the roof of City Hall on Christmas Eve, causing a media firestorm that gets Ann her job back. She hires Long John Willoughby to pose as John Doe and his portrayal is so real that even Ann herself begins to fall for the ruse.
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Till the clouds roll by: On opening night of his new Broadway musical, "Show Boat," composer Jerome Kern (Robert Walker) reflects on his long career. With the help of his mentor, composer James Hessler (Van Heflin), a young Jerry travels to Europe and soon has one of his tunes placed in a successful production. Back home, Jerry's unceasing efforts result in the production of his first show. Jerry's career blossoms and he works with the best artists of the day while guiding James' wayward but talented daughter, Sally.
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A farewell to arms: Based on the Ernest Hemingway novel, this World War I drama follows American soldier Lt. Frederick Henry (Rock Hudson) and his romance with a nurse, Catherine Barkley (Jennifer Jones). While fighting alongside the Italian army, Frederick is separated from Catherine, who is pregnant with his child. After helping locals escape to freedom, Frederick searches for Catherine while enemy forces hunt him across Italy. But Catherine's poor health may prevent Frederick from reaching her in time.
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The little princess: Captain Crewe (played by Ian Hunter), called to fight in the Second Boer War, has to leave his daughter Sara (Shirley Temple) with her pony at Miss Minchin's School for Girls. With all the money Captain Crewe can offer, Miss Minchin gives Sara a fancy, private room.Although worried about her father, Sara is distracted by riding lessons. Sara hears news that Mafeking is free and expects her father will soon come home. Miss Minchin throws Sara a lavish birthday party. During the party, Captain Crewe's solicitor (E. E. Clive) arrives with the sad news that Captain Crewe has died and his real estate, the basis for his wealth, has been confiscated. Miss Minchin ends Sara's party abruptly. Without her father's financial support, Sara becomes a servant, now working at the school she used to attend. Sara gains new solace in a friendship with Ram Dass (Cesar Romero) who lives next door. She also receives support from Miss Minchin's brother, Hubert, who does not agree with her treatment.
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My favorite brunette: Ronnie Jackson (Bob Hope) is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness (Dorothy Lamour) actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay (Frank Puglia), Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
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Made for each other: Ambitious young lawyer John Mason (James Stewart) cuts short his honeymoon with new wife Jane (Carole Lombard) when his curmudgeonly boss, Judge Doolittle (Charles Coburn), demands he return to work. Doolittle, who had wanted John to marry his daughter Eunice (Ruth Weston), gives the partnership John had been angling for to his daughter's new beau, Carter (Donald Briggs). But when tragedy strikes the young couple, John finds he must beg his recalcitrant boss for the money to save the day.
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Snows of Kilimanjaro: The life of celebrated American writer Harry Street (Gregory Peck) flashes back before his eyes as he lies dying from a wound suffered at the foot of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. As he is tended to by his traveling companion, Helen (Susan Hayward), he recalls many things: his first wife and Paris literary inspiration, Cynthia Green (Ava Gardner) ; his second wife, Countess Liz (Hildegarde Neff) ; and his formative years with uncle Bill (Leo G. Carroll).
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Penny serenade:Since marrying Roger Adams (Cary Grant), Julie (Irene Dunne) has wanted to start a family. An accident while she's visiting Japan causes a miscarriage and makes Julie incapable of having children. After they adopt a little girl, Trina (Eva Lee Kuney), Roger's small newspaper folds, and the couple has to fight in court to keep her. Even though they succeed, another tragedy strikes out of nowhere. The Adams' marriage looks headed for divorce, unless something brings them close again.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD; full screen presentation; 2.0 Dolby stereo.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Minnelli, V., Capra, F., Bennett, J., Taylor, E., Cooper, G., Stanwyck, B., Arnold, E., Allyson, J., Garland, J., Hayes, H., Hope, B., Lamour, D., Gardner, A., & Dunne, I. (2011). Hollywood classics: the golden age of the silver screen . Image/Madacy Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vincente. Minnelli et al.. 2011. Hollywood Classics: The Golden Age of the Silver Screen. Image/Madacy Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Vincente. Minnelli et al.. Hollywood Classics: The Golden Age of the Silver Screen Image/Madacy Home Entertainment, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Minnelli, Vincente., et al. Hollywood Classics: The Golden Age of the Silver Screen Image/Madacy Home Entertainment, 2011.
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