Description |
1 videodisc (DVD)(106 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
Series |
Alec Guinness collection.
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Note |
Originally released in 1949. |
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Full-frame presentation. |
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Based on the novel by Roy Horniman. |
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Includes : Theatrical trailer and Alec Guinness bio. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Credits |
Screenplay by Robert Hamer and John Dighton, Produced by Michael Balcon and Michael Relph, director of photography, Douglas Slocombe. |
Cast |
Alec Guinness, Dennis Price, Joan Greenwood, and Valerie Hobson. |
Summary |
Impatient to become duke, the ninth in line decides to eliminate the eight relatives standing in his way in this tart black comedy. Obstructing the path to his title is Alec Guinness, in one of his greatest performances, playing all eight relatives. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Language |
Close-captioned. |
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English and French tracks. |
Subject |
Comedy films -- Videodiscs.
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Feature films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Added Author |
Price, Dennis, 1915-1973.
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Guinness, Alec, 1914-2000.
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Greenwood, Joan, 1921-
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Hobson, Valerie, 1917-1998.
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Hamer, Robert.
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Music No. |
DV11459 Anchor Bay |
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