Dorothy Jeakins
Language
English
Description
James McParlan is an operative working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency, who is hired by a major coal company to infiltrate and expose an underground terrorist organization, the "Molly Maguires". The Mollies operate within the improverished mining communities of Pennsylvania and are mostly Irish emigrants. McParlan is selected to infiltrate the organization to pose as a new member, but it quickly becomes apparent that the working conditions are...
Series
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A dazzling spectacle of life behind the scenes with Ringling Bros.-Barnum and Bailey Circus. Celebrating the extravagant three-ring circus, this classic film from Cecil B. DeMille depicts the passionate scenes of love and jealousy behind the greatest show on Earth. Winner of Best Picture and Best Writing, Motion Picture Story at the **Academy Awards**. Winner of Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Director, and Best Cinematography - Color at the **Golden...
5) Joan of Arc
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story of a fifteenth century French peasant girl who rouses a nation and inspires the world with her faith and bravery. Fiercely believing she's directed by God, Joan triumphantly leads an army into battle against the British, who are driven from France. Yet as Joan's influence grows, the king becomes increasingly wary of her power and ultimately betrays her to her death and martyrdom.
Publisher
Video Artists International
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
In late summer 1957, Broadway stars Mary Martin and John Raitt united for a special run of the show that began in San Francisco, moved on to Los Angeles, and culminated in an adaptation for TV, telecast live on Thanksgiving Eve. (Though broadcast in color it was only preserved in black and white.)
