Laurence Olivier presents
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media U.S. ;, 2006.
Format
DVD
ISBN
1569388474
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (509 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
Silver Spring, MD : Acorn Media U.S. ;, 2006.
Language
English
ISBN
1569388474
UPC
054961847495
Notes
General Note
Films originally broadcast on television between 1976-1984.
General Note
"Due to the age of these programs and the improved resolution that DVD provides, you may notice occasional flaws in the image and audio on this DVD presentation that were beyond our ability to correct from the original materials."--On DVD case.
General Note
Special features include: play synopses, cast filmographies, and Laurence Olivier biography.
Creation/Production Credits
Theme music by Purcell ... [et al.] ; arranged by Michael Lankester.
Participants/Performers
"Cat on a hot tin roof" stars: Laurence Olivier (Big Daddy), Natalie Wood (Margaret), Robert Wagner (Brick), Maureen Stapleton (Big Mamma), Mary Peach (Mae), and Jack Hedley (Gooper).
Participants/Performers
"The Collection" stars: Laurence Olivier (Harry), Alan Bates (James), Malcolm McDowell (Bill), and Helen Mirren (Stella).
Participants/Performers
"Hindle wakes" stars: Donald Pleasence (Nat Jeffcote), Rosemary Leach (Mrs. Jeffcote), Jack Hedley (Chris Hawthorn), Pat Heywood (Mrs. Hawthorn), and Roy Dotrice (Sir Timothy).
Participants/Performers
"Come back, little Sheba" stars: Laurence Olivier (Doc), Joanne Woodward (Lola), Carrie Fisher (Marie), Patience Collier (Mrs. Coffman), and Nicholas Campbell (Turk).
Participants/Performers
"Saturday, Sunday, Monday" stars: Laurence Olivier (Antonio), Joan Plowright (Rosa), Frank Finlay (Peppino), and Edward Woodward (Luigi).
Participants/Performers
"Ebony Tower" stars: Laurence Olivier (Henry Breasley), Roger Rees (David Williams), Greta Scacchi (Mouse), and Toyah Willcox (Freak).
Description
The greatest actor of the 20th century presents five works by great 20th century playwrights.
Target Audience
Not rated, but contains some nudity.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital.
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.1 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD FIC LAU V.1 | Available |
| V.2 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD FIC LAU V.2 | Available |
| V.3 | Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Media | DVD FIC LAU V.3 | Available |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Olivier, L., Granger, D., Wood, N., Wagner, R., Stapleton, M., Peach, M., Hedley, J., Bates, A., McDowell, M., Mirren, H., Pleasence, D., Leach, R., Heywood, P., Dotrice, R., Woodward, J., Fisher, C., Collier, P., Campbell, N., Plowright, J., Finlay, F., Woodward, E., Rees, R., Scacchi, G., Willcox, T., Williams, T., Pinter, H., Houghton, S., Inge, W., De Filippo, E., Fowles, J., Purcell, H., & Lankester, M. (2006). Laurence Olivier presents . Acorn Media U.S. ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurence Olivier et al.. 2006. Laurence Olivier Presents. Acorn Media U.S..
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Laurence Olivier et al.. Laurence Olivier Presents Acorn Media U.S., 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Olivier, Laurence, et al. Laurence Olivier Presents Acorn Media U.S. ;, 2006.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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