| Description |
1 DVD (26 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD-R. |
| Cast |
Zoë Wanamaker, Julian Cartside, Jilly Bond, Christopher Luscombe. |
| Credits |
Videotape editor, Mark Sangster. |
| Note |
Originally broadcast in 1988 as part of the television series The English programme. |
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This disc is a recorded DVD and may not play on all DVD players or drives. |
| Summary |
Five dramatic renditions of Kate Chopin's "Story of an hour" which scandalized American readers in the late 19th century by questioning the social mores of her time. The story examines the behavior and feelings of a woman on the day she is informed of her husband's death. Choplin's original story is read by Zoe Wanamaker, then playwrights Kathleen Potter, David Stafford, and Michelene Wandor offer dramatizations on her theme. This is followed by some history and biographical information on Kate Chopin. |
| Contents |
Story of an hour / by Kate Chopin ; director, Paul Kafno (8 min.) -- Story of an hour / by Kathleen Potter ; based on the story by Kate Chopin ; director, Greg Lanning (5 min.) -- Husband's story / by David Stafford ; director, Paul Kafno (4 min.) -- Story of an hour / by Michelene Wandor ; based on the story by Kate Chopin ; director, David Hodgson (7 min.) -- Story of an hour / by Kate Chopin ; director, Paul Kafno (2 min.). |
| Subject |
Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904.
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Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904. |
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Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904 -- Film adaptations.
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Film adaptations.
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Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904. Story of an hour.
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Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography.
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Authors, American. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
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Biographies.
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Documentary television programs.
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Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Short films.
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Short films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Film adaptations.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Griffiths, Peter.
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Wanamaker, Zoë, 1949-
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Cartside, Julian.
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Bond, Jilly.
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Luscombe, Christopher.
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Kafno, Paul.
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Potter, Kathleen.
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Lanning, Greg.
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Stafford, David, 1949-
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Wandor, Michelene.
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Hodgson, David.
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Chopin, Kate, 1850-1904.
Story of an hour.
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Thames Television, ltd.
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Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on container: Kate Chopin : five stories of an hour |
| Added Title |
English programme (Television program)
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| Music No. |
FFH 2799 Films for the Humanities & Sciences |
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