Theodore Bikel
1) My fair lady
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English
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"In this beloved adaptation of the Broadway stage hit, Hepburn plays a sassy, working-class London street vendor, whom an arrogant professor attempts to turn into a sophisticated lady through proper schooling. But, when the humble flower girl blossoms into the toast of London's elite, her teacher may have a lesson or two to learn himself."--Container.
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English
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At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows...
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Nello and his grandfather live a poor, unhappy life, until they find a wounded dog by the side of the road. They care for their new friend, who recovers and gives Nello the hope to pursue his dream of becoming an artist.
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Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Businessman Charlie Blake is wound as tightly as the wristwatch he slavishly obeys. He's all "hurry, hurry, ding, ding," free-spirited Brooklynite Sara Deever says. He's also perfect for her next human salvage project. She'll welcome Charlie into her romantic life for one month, and one only. Then, Mr. November must step aside for Mr. December."--Container.
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Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (100 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Sam leaves home for the mountains after being told that the family trip has been canceled, preventing him from doing the algae experiments he had planned for. The film chronicles his struggle for independence, and his battle with the forces of natures. *"A slender, honest study of a boy learning to be a man in his own way." - Howard Thompson, **The New York Times***
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Pub. Date
2002.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (126 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The story focuses on the riotous confusion created when a Russian submarine gets stuck on a New England sandbar and the landing crew goes ashore for help-only to be mistaken for an invasion force by the over-imaginative townspeople.
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Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Since the death of the Druid Allanon, the Four Lands have changed profoundly, with magic strictly forbidden in the Southland, now under totalitarian rule. Yet Par still has some power of the Wishsong. When he accidently brings a mythic horror to life, a man calling himself Cogline drives it away. Cogline brings a message from Allanon: venture to the dread Hadeshorn, along with the other Scions of Shannara....
Since the death of the Druid Allanon, the Four Lands have changed profoundly, with magic strictly forbidden in the Southland, now under totalitarian rule. Yet Par still has some power of the Wishsong. When he accidently brings a mythic horror to life, a man calling himself Cogline drives it away. Cogline brings a message from Allanon: venture to the dread Hadeshorn, along with the other Scions of Shannara....
11) The enemy below
Series
Pub. Date
2004.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Set during the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II, the film tells the story of the cat and mouse hunt between the USS Haynes, a destroyer escort, and a German U-Boat. Captain Murrell, a former Merchant Marine, saw his wife killed when his freighter was torpedoed by the Germans. Von Stolberg, the veteran U-Boat commander, sees no honor in the German aims of the war. Both of these men must now try to outthink and outmaneuver each other, knowing...
12) I want to live!
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 2 hr., 1 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Arrested for fatally beating an elderly widow, Barbara Graham at first goads the police, refusing to answer their questions. But when an alleged accomplice turns state's evidence, Graham insists that she is innocent. Condemned by the press and the public, Graham is found guilty of murder and sentenced to die in the gas chamber. With her execution date getting near, Graham desperately attempts to expose the truth and save her life against all odds....
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English
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Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil had ruined the world and forced mankind to compete with many other races – gnomes, trolls, dwarfs and elves. Half-elfin Shea Ohmsford learns that the supposedly dead Warlock Lord was plotting to destroy the world and the sole weapon against this Power of Darkness was The Sword of Shannara, which could only be used by a true heir of Shannara. The Elfstones of Shannara is the only protection Wil Ohmsford
...Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 411 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The way to the stars: A group of World War II pilots experience life, love and loss. Sea of sand: A detachment of British soldiers must penetrate enemy lines in North Africa and knock out a German fuel dump. The Malta story: A World War II pilot, forced to land in Malta, attaches himself to a local regiment in their struggle to hold out against the Axis. Above us the waves: Britain's heroic attempt to sink a German battleship in a Norwegian fjord....
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Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Description
Back in Pickax, Jim Qwilleran expects to resume a quiet life, but the people and animals of Pickax have other ideas. A noisy cardinal wakes him every morning, nosy neighbors drop by uninvited, and the Siamese cats—Koko and Yum Yum—misbehave, even sneezing on guests. As if they weren't bad enough, Qwill's long-time companion, Polly Duncan, acts as though she is in love—with another man.
Worst of all, Qwill finds a body in his apple
...Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD)(27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. The night before Christmas: The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: For each new day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share their thoughts, songs, stories from the past and dreams about the future.
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
In the month of Kislev: A rich, arrogant merchant takes the family of a poor peddler to court and learns a lesson about the meaning of Hanukkah. The night before Christmas: The story of Santa's visit on a snowy Christmas Eve. Seven candles for Kwanzaa: For each new day of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit and children and adults share their thoughts, songs, stories from the past and dreams about the future.
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
6 videodiscs (approximately 27 hr.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Tod Stiles and Buz Murdock continue their trek across North America, hopping from town to town and giving aid to anyone in need. Buz eventually stops traveling the road and Tod is joined by a new traveling companion, Lincoln Case.