Sam De Grasse
1) Robin Hood
Publisher
Kino International Corp
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (133 min.) : sound, color tint ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"A big-screen spectacle that ranks as one of the monumental accomplishments of the era, 'Robin Hood' is a timeless story of romance and intrigue, staged on a herculean scale. Its sets were erected by an army of 500 carpenters and towered 90 feet in the air, covering ten acres of land, historically accurate to the smallest detail. Robin Hood recreates 'the chivalry of England in all its glory' as it unveils the conflicts and betrayals that threaten...
Series
Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) volume 266
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (DVD) (155 min.) : sil., black and white and color (restored tinting) ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Cecil B DeMille made movies for and of the masses, highlighting myths, mystery, and oversized stories. He excelled in the telling of the ultimate legends carved out of the Bible. The simple, straightforward saga of the last days of Christ's life is told in "The King of Kings." Told with DeMille's trademark opulent sets, incredible effects, and a cast of thousands, it is carefully crafted, flawless film making filled with as much meaning and message...
Publisher
Kino International
Pub. Date
2003.
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 110 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
None
Description
Gwynplaine is doomed to live life wearing a perpetual grin, carved on his face because his father, Lord Clancharlie, offended England's king. Gwynplaine grows up alongside the beautiful but blind Dea and they fall in love. Queen Anne, meanwhile, has ascended the throne and when she learns that the femme fatale, Duchess Josiana, is in possession of the Lord's estates, she decrees that the Duchess must marry Gwynplaine, the rightful heir.