| Description |
1 DVD (95 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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Dolby |
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video file |
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DVD video |
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region 1 |
| Series |
Janus films collection
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Janus films collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, 1.33:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Digital mono. |
| Cast |
Michael Redgrave, Michael Denison, Margaret Rutherford, Edith Evans, Dorothy Tutin, Joan Greenwood. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Desmond Dickinson ; editor, John G. Guthridge ; music, Benjamin Frankel. |
| Note |
Based on the play by Oscar Wilde. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1952. |
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Released as part of the "Essential Art House: 50 Years of Janus Films." |
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Release date: October 24, 2006. |
| Summary |
A witty, delightful story about a lovestruck suitor named Jack whose fiancee can only love a man named Ernest. |
| Note |
Accompanying book "Essential Art House : 50 Years of Janus Films" cataloged separately. |
| Access |
ML: Restricted to home use or face to face teaching. |
| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
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England. |
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Manners and customs. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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Comedy films.
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Comedy films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Asquith, Anthony, 1902-1968.
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Redgrave, Michael.
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Denison, Michael.
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Evans, Edith, 1888-1976.
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Rutherford, Margaret, 1892-1972.
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Tutin, Dorothy, 1930-2001.
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Greenwood, Joan, 1921-1987.
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Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900.
Importance of being earnest.
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Frankel, Benjamin.
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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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| Standard No. |
715515021227 |
| Music No. |
IMP060-JF Janus Films |
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CC1667D-JF Criterian Collection (set) |
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