| Description |
1 DVD (95 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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mono |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD ; 1.33:1 aspect ratio. |
| Cast |
Ralph Richardson, Michele Morgan, Bobby Henrey, Jack Hawkins, Bernard Lee, Sonia Dresdel, Dora Bryan, Denis O'Dea. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Georges Perinal ; art directors, Vincent Korda, James Sawyer ; editor, Oswald Hafenrichter ; music, William Alwyn. |
| Note |
Based on the short story "The basement room" by Graham Greene. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1948. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films." |
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"...features a pristine digital transfer of the film in its original language, as well as English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing."--Criterion website. |
| Summary |
The relationship between a young boy and his beloved butler turns sour when the boy suspects the butler of murder. |
| Language |
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Subject |
Butlers -- Drama.
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Butlers. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Boys -- Drama.
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Boys. |
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Criminal behavior -- Drama.
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Criminal behavior. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Thrillers (Motion pictures)
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Boys. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Added Author |
Reed, Carol, 1906-1976.
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Richardson, Ralph, Sir, 1902-1983.
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Morgan, Michèle, 1920-2016.
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Henrey, Bobby, 1939-
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Alwyn, William, 1905-1985.
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Greene, Graham, 1904-1991.
Basement room.
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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Janus Films.
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| Note |
Title from accompanying book : Essential art house |
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Title from container : 50 years of Janus Films |
| Added Title |
Fifty years of Janus Films |
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50 years of Janus Films.
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| ISBN |
$12.92 |
| Music No. |
CC1655D Criterion Collection |
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