| Description |
1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (16:9, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo., DVD-5, NTSC. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Cast |
Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, Janet McTeer. |
| Event |
Originally broadcast by BBC2 May 12, 2007. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
Daphne called herself "a boy in a box" and this shows how Daphne's incendiary love life formed her writing. Charts the story of Daphne's unrequited passion for the beautiful and glamorous American heiress, Ellen Doubleday, and how the play she wrote about this forbidden desire led her to a life-changing love affair with the irreverent, fun-loving actress Gertrude Lawrence. Based on personal letters and biographies. |
| Note |
Special features: Daphne du Maurier's Vanishing Cornwall; Daphne du Maurier's vivid and highly individual film, directed by her son, illustrates and illuminates the various attractions of Cornwall. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Subject |
Du Maurier, Daphne, 1907-1989 -- Drama.
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Authors, English -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Women -- Sexual behavior -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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England -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Biographical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Made-for-TV movies Great Britain.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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| Added Author |
Jenkins, Amy, screenwriter.
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Beavan, Clare, producer, director.
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Somerville, Geraldine, actor.
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McGovern, Elizabeth, 1961- actor.
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McTeer, Janet, actor.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service.
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| ISBN |
1419866796 |
| Standard No. |
883929014255 |
| Music No. |
1000037748 BBC Video |
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2000002415 BBC Video |
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