| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 126 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| 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. |
| Cast |
Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Henry B. Walthall, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver, Reginald Owen, Blanche Yurka. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Oliver T. Marsh ; editor, Conrad A. Nervig ; music, Herbert Stothart. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Charles Dickens. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1935. |
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Special features: Oscar(R)-nominated short "Audioscopiks"; 2 cartoons: "Hey, hey fever" and "Honeyland"; audio-only bonus: Radio show adaptation starring Ronald Colman; theatrical trailer. |
| Audience |
Not rated by MPAA. |
| 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 fiancee, 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. |
| Subject |
France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Paris (France) -- History -- 1789-1799 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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London (England) -- History -- 18th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Executions and executioners -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Fathers and daughters -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Lookalikes -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Conway, Jack, 1887-1952.
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Selznick, David O., 1902-1965.
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Lipscomb, W. P. (William Percy), 1887-1958.
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Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973.
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Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958.
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Rathbone, Basil, 1892-1967.
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Walthall, Henry B. (Henry Brazeale), 1878-1936.
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Allan, Elizabeth, 1908-1990.
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Oliver, Edna May, 1883-1942.
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Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870.
Tale of two cities.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Tale of two cities |
| ISBN |
1419838245 |
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9781419838248 |
| Standard No. |
012569793699 |
| Music No. |
79369 Warner Home Video |
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