Charles Laughton
Series
Criterion collection volume 541
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (93 min.) : sound, black & white ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Two children are stalked by a murdering psychopathic preacher who wants their father's stolen fortune.
4) Rembrandt
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"Beginning with Rembrandt in his prime, the film tracks his quiet descent into loneliness and isolated self-expression following the death of his wife." -- Container.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment Inc
Pub. Date
c2000
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A psychotic self-styled preacher marries and murders a young widow for her money. He then pursues her children to get his hands on the money, only to meet his match in the form of a saintly farm woman.
Series
Vivien Leigh Hollywood classics volume disc 2
Publisher
Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 173 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Series
Criterion collection volume 541
Publisher
Criterion Collection Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 blu-ray (1 hr., 33 min.) : blu-ray, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A demented preacher stalks two young children, a brother and sister, because he is certain they know where their late bank-robbing father hid his money. Graced by images of eerie beauty and a sneaky sense of humor, this is an ethereal, expressionistic American classic.
11) Spartacus
Formats
Description
Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom.
Series
Criterion collection volume 586
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 DVD (70 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet.
Description
Laughton is a mad doctor conducting ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked sailor who finds himself trapped there.
13) Hobson's choice
Series
Criterion collection volume 461
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([16] p. : ill. ; 18 cm.)
Description
An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong eldest daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life. Bonus features include commentary, documentary, essay, interviews, and more.
14) Jamaica Inn
Series
Publisher
Delta Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
1 DVD (98 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"An Irish orphan girl (Mary) ... lives on the rugged coast of Cornwall with her uncle. After several vessels smash on the deadly rocks, Mary begins to suspect it's more than accidental. By the time she realizes what's going on, she is a target for the marauding smugglers and highwaymen who are ravaging the area."--Container.
16) The bribe
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (98 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
"An incorruptible federal cop. And a woman who could make any man change his mind"--Container.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (132 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
In 1789, the HMS Bounty sets sail under Captain William Bligh. Bligh is the cruelest taskmaster and his cruelties become more than first mate Christian can bear. After the Captain causes the death of the ship's doctor, the crew stage a mutiny, with Christian in charge. Bligh is set adrift in an open boat with a handful of his loyal officers and limited supplies.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2001, c1957
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (116 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
A man is accused of murdering his wealthy woman friend in order to secure his inheritance. The defendant's mysterious wife stuns the courtroom by giving damaging testimony against her husband. The web of intrigue is finally unwoven in a shocking, chilling conclusion.
20) Captain Kidd
Publisher
Alpha Video Distributors
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (83 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Pirate Captain Kidd tricks King William III into giving him royal orders, but enemies (whom he believes to be dead) return to see him hanged.