The Henry James collection
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
[England] : BBC Video ; [New York, N.Y.] : Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas ; Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2009]
ISBN
1419875027, 9781419875021
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA HENR DISC 1 | On Shelf |
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA HENR DISC 2 | On Shelf |
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA HENR DISC 3 | On Shelf |
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA HENR DISC 4 | On Shelf |
| Franklin Park Library District - AV | DVD DRAMA HENR DISC 5 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Americans -- England -- Drama.
Archer, Isabel (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Bowls (Tableware) -- Drama.
Drama.
Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Historical films.
Inheritance and succession -- Drama.
Made-for-TV movies.
Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
Mothers and sons -- England -- Drama.
Rich people -- United States -- Drama.
Television mini-series.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Women -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
Archer, Isabel (Fictitious character) -- Drama.
Bowls (Tableware) -- Drama.
Drama.
Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Historical films.
Inheritance and succession -- Drama.
Made-for-TV movies.
Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
Mothers and sons -- England -- Drama.
Rich people -- United States -- Drama.
Television mini-series.
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Women -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
More Details
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (approximately 858 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet
Language
English
UPC
883929042050
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on the novels by Henry James.
Participants/Performers
The American cast: Diana Rigg, Matthew Modine.
Participants/Performers
The portrait of a lady cast: Suzanne Neve, Edward Fox, Richard Chamberlain.
Participants/Performers
The spoils of Poynton cast: Gemma Jones, Ian Ogilvy, Diane Fletcher.
Participants/Performers
The wings of the dove cast: Elizabeth Spriggs, Betsy Blair, John Castle.
Participants/Performers
The golden bowl cast: Daniel Massey, Barry Morse, Cyril Cusack.
Description
The American: American Christopher Newman is smart, educated and rich. He is a Civil War veteran and a self made tycoon who goes to Europe to see the 'treasures and entertain' himself. He meets Claire and after the fifth meeting he asks her to marry him.
Description
The portrait of a lady: Isabel Archer is a beautiful, spirited American who is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett. It is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel is resolved to determine her own fate and she does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself.
Description
The spoils of Poynton: Mrs. Gareth is the widowed chatelaine of Poynton. She is fighting to keep her house with its priceless objets d'art from her son Owen and his lovely, but utterly philistine fiancee. When she discovers that her young friend Fleda Vetch is secretly in love with Owen, she thrusts Fleda into the battle line. The power struggle between the three women leaves Owen vacillating. Fleda risks betraying, and being betrayed by, all that she holds most dear.
Description
The wings of the dove: Kate Croy and Merton Densher are engaged in a passionate, clandestine love affair. Croy is desperately in love with Densher, but he lacks money, making him unsuitable as a mate. By chance, Croy befriends Milly Theale, a young American heiress. When Croy discovers that Theale suffers from a mysterious and fatal malady, she hatches a plan that can give all three something that they want, but at a price.
Description
The golden bowl: Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live in Europe. They collect art and relish each other's company. Maggie becomes engaged to Amerigo, an Italian prince in reduced circumstances. Maggie and Amerigo marry, and later, after Charlotte and Adam have also wed, both spouses learn of the ongoing affair. Not until Maggie buys the gilded crystal bowl as a birthday present for Adam does truth crack the veneer of propriety.
System Details
DVD, widescreen (enhanced) and full screen (1.33:1); Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital mono., DVD5, DVD14, DVD9, NTSC.
Language
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (Style Guide)
James, H., Rigg, D., Modine, M., Neve, S., Fox, E., Chamberlain, R., Jones, G., Ogilvy, I., Fletcher, D., Spriggs, E., Blair, B., Castle, J., Massey, D., Morse, B., Cusack, C., Finley, F., Hastings, M., Unwin, P., Conroy, D., Pulman, J., Jones, J. C., Lisemore, M., Constanduros, D., Sasdy, P., Shallcross, A., & Gorrie, J. (2009). The Henry James collection. BBC Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Henry James et al.. 2009. The Henry James Collection. BBC Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Henry James et al.. The Henry James Collection. BBC Video, 2009.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)James, H., Rigg, D., Modine, M., Neve, S., Fox, E., Chamberlain, R. and Jones, G. et al (2009). The henry james collection. [England]: BBC Video.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (Style Guide)James, Henry, et al. The Henry James Collection. BBC Video, 2009.
Note: Citations contain only title, author, edition, and publisher. Only UCL Harvard citations contain the year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of May 2025.
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