| Description |
1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, widescreen presentation; stereo. or 5.1 surround sound. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Elizabeth Marvel (Louisa May Alcott), Daniel Gerroll (Bronson Alcott), Jane Alexander (Ednah Cheney)... [et al.]. |
| Credits |
Photography director, Boyd Estus ; editor, Dick Bartlett ; music, Sheldon Mirowitz. |
| Summary |
Filmed on location at many places actually frequented by the real persons portrayed and featuring a script written from primary sources, this documentary tells the life story of American author Louisa May Alcott, chronicling her efforts to rescue her family from poverty and find wealth, fame, and happiness for herself. Includes animations and commentary from Alcott scholars, novelist Geraldine Brooks, and the "literary sleuths" who uncovered Alcott's lost thrillers. |
| Note |
Special features: Extended interviews with commentators; interview with filmmakers; Love (a poem by Louisa May Alcott, read by Elizabeth Marvel). |
| Subject |
Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888.
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Women authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Added Author |
Porter, Nancy W., director, producer.
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Reisen, Harriet, screenwriter, producer.
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Marvel, Elizabeth, actor.
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Gerroll, Daniel, actor.
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Alexander, Jane, 1939- actor.
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Brooks, Geraldine, commentator.
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Nancy Porter Productions.
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WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
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| Added Title |
Louisa May Alcott |
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Woman behind Little women |
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Louisa May Alcott : the woman behind Little women |
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American masters (Television program). Louisa May Alcott.
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American masters (Television program)
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| Standard No. |
616074737966 |
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