| Description |
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen, Dolby digital mono. |
| Language |
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Based on the play by Harold Brighouse. |
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"A Janus Films presentation"--Opening credits. |
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Bonus features include commentary, documentary, essay, interviews, and more. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie. |
| Credits |
Director, David Lean ; screenplay, David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynard Browne ; cinematography, Jack Hildyard ; music, Malcolm Arnold. |
| Summary |
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life. |
| Subject |
Businessmen -- England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Fathers and daughters -- 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 |
Lean, David, 1908-1991.
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Arnold, Malcolm.
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Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962.
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Mills, John, 1908-2005.
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De Banzie, Brenda, 1915-1981.
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Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958.
Hobson's choice.
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British Lion Films.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
9781604651195 |
| Standard No. |
715515042116 |
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