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Summary:

The fifth filmization (and first sound version) of Charles Dickens' masterpiece, set against the turmoil of the French Revolution, boasts an all-star cast that includes Ronald Colman, Basil Rathbone, Reginald Owen, Edna May Oliver and Elizabeth Allan.

Contributors:

Colman, Ronald, 1891-1958

Allan, Elizabeth, 1908-1990

Oliver, Edna May, 1883-1942

Selznick, David O., 1902-1965

Conway, Jack, 1887-1952

Lipscomb, W. P. (William Percy), 1887-1958

Behrman, S. N. (Samuel Nathaniel), 1893-1973

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

MGM/UA Home Video (Firm)

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Tale of two cities (Motion picture)

Related Works:

Motion picture adaptation of: Tale of two cities [by Dickens, C.]

Subjects:

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 — Television adaptations

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 — Film adaptations

Paris (France) — History — 1789-1799 — Drama

London (England) — History — 18th century — Drama

France — History — Revolution, 1789-1799 — Drama

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

Revolution (France : 1789-1799)

1700-1799

France — Paris

France

England — London

Genres:

Feature films

Film adaptations

Television adaptations

History

Drama

System Details:

VHS.

Performers:

Cast: Ronald Colman, Elizabeth Allan, Edna May Oliver.

Production Credits:

Producer, David O. Selznick ; director, Jack Conway ; screenplay, W.P. Lipscomb, S.N. Behrman.

General Notes:

Based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
Released as a motion picture in 1935.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (128 min.) : sound, black & white ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 6137

ISBNs:

0792803892

Other Standard Numbers:

Publisher Number, MGM/UA Home Video: M600078

OCLC Numbers:

25424954