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A Star Is born -- DVD179 A young farm girl wants to become a movie star. Her dream comes true but with it comes the failure of her marriage. Oscar winner for best story and screenplay. Stars Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. 1937.
Abilene Town -- DVD21 A town marshal is caught in a clash between the cattlemen, who have been the town's mainstay, and the homesteaders, who aim to be the town's future. Randolph Scott, Lloyd Bridges, Edgar Buchanan and Rhonda Fleming star in this well-made Western. 1946
Agent Of Influence -- DVD9 It's 1964 and the U.S. is locked in the Cold War with the USSR. Trying to keep the peace is Canadian Ambassador John Watkins (Christopher Plummer). When the CIA claims he's a spy and insists that the RCMP detain him, Watkins finds himself in a grim struggle to save his career and his life. Based on a true story. 2002
Algiers -- DVD10 Master criminal Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer), as elegant as he is efficient, rules the Casbah, avoiding every snare set for him by the police. Then he meets an alluring Parisienne (Hedy Lamarr) and dreams of returning home with her. A true classic. 1938
Amazing Adventure -- DVD11 Bored almost to tears by his pampered, privileged existence, a wealthy London playboy (Cary Grant) wagers he can support himself for a whole year without recourse to his fortune. It proves considerably more difficult than he supposed, but also more than worthwhile in terms of what he learns about life, love and himself. 1937
Antony & Cleopatra -- DVD61 Beautiful Cleopatra tempts Marc Antony away from ruling Rome's Eastern Empire. With her backing, he battles his rival, Octavius Caesar, only to be abandoned in defeat. Yet his passion for her is so strong that, hearing of her death, he kills himself. Cleopatra is alive but prefers death to becoming a trophy of Rome. This Royal Shakespeare Company production stars Patrick Stewart as Enobarbus and Corin Redgrave as Octavius. 1974
Ballad of Andy Crocker -- DVD62 Lee Majors and Jimmy Dean star in this landmark film, a thought-provoking drama about a decorated Vietnam veteran who returns home alive but discovers that the life he knew has forever changed. Includes a rare acting appearance by Marvin Gaye. 1969
Becket -- DVD63 King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) has a brilliant idea: promote his old drinking buddy, Thomas Becket (Richard Burton), to Archbishop of Canterbury. But there's something the King doesn't know about his pal Becket: he's an honest man. an outstanding movie based on true historical events, nominated for 12 Academy Awards. 1963
Bells of San Angelo -- DVD15 Texas Border Ranger Roy Rogers takes on a gang of smugglers with the able assistance of Dale Evans, Andy Devine and Trigger ("The Smartest Horse in the Movies"). With all the fistfights, chases and shootouts, there's barely time for a few toe-tapping tunes. Great fun on the range. 1945
Bells of St. Mary -- DVD2 Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley, a crooning and modern-minded priest, and Ingrid Bergman, a wholesome but roguish Sister Benedict, try each other's patience, poise and personal values in this classic comedy from director Leo McCarey. 1945
Black Brigade -- DVD31 A U.S. Army captain is assigned to lead a unit of black soldiers with no combat experience on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Stephen Boyd, Robert Hoks, Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams and Rosie Grier star in this tense, action-packed WWII drama. 1969
Born To Win -- DVD132 Recently released from rehab, Jay (George Segal) a down-but-not-out junkie is back on the mean streets looking for a fix. He soon talks his way into serious trouble with the cops and a major pusher. This gritty drama features a fine cast: Paula Prentiss, Hector Elizondo, Karen Black and a young Robert DeNiro. (Coarse language) 1971
Boy in the Plastic Bubble -- DVD272 Born prematurely with a defective immune system, Todd Lubavitch is confined to an incubator and then, when he survives, to a sterile, transparent enclosure. He grows up surprisingly well-adjusted. Stars a young John Travolta. 1976.
Callie and Son -- DVD155 Callie Lord (Lindsay Wagner) marries a Dallas newspaper magnate (Dabney Coleman) who proves his love for her by finding the son she was obliged to give up for adoption. A gripping drama. 1981
Canterville Ghost -- DVD156 After leasing an old castle in England, an American family gets involved in a supernatural adventure with the ghost (Patrick Stewart) whom has haunted the castle for 400 years. But when the daughter (Neve Campbell) learns why he’s condemned to eternal unrest, she risks her life to help him escape the curse. 1995
Captive Heart -- DVD19 In this powerful WWII drama, a Czech captain (Michael Redgrave) hides among British prisoners in a German POW camp after assuming a British soldier's identity. He is forced to write love letters to the dead soldier's widow to protect his secret. 1946
Christmas Wife -- DVD157 Not long a widower, and facing his first Christmas alone, John Tanner (Jason Robards) employs a dating service to meet Iris (Julie Harris). The two enjoy each other’s company more than either of them expected. But Iris has a secret she needs to share. Robards delivers a superior performance – a fine seasonal heartwarmer. 1988
Cooler -- DVD158 As the unluckiest man in Vegas, Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) is employed by an old-school casino manager (Alec Baldwin) to jinx the winning streaks of any high rollers. When Bernie falls in love with a new cocktail waitress (Maria Bello), it looks like his luck is finally changing. But looks sure can be deceiving. A terrific brooding performance by Baldwin. 2003
D.O.A. -- DVD159 Someone has poisoned Frank Bigelow (Edmond O'Brien). With time running out on him, Frank must discover who and why before he’s dead on arrival. A suspense-filled story of a man racing against the clock to unmask his own murderer. A succession of ingenious twists will leave you breathless. 1950
Deadly Companions -- DVD20 In Sam Peckinpah's directorial debut, Maureen O'Hara is a dancehall entertainer who hires a disreputable gunslinger (Brian Keith) to help escort her son's body through dangerous Apache territory. A somewhat quirky western with visual bravura. 1961
Deadly Companions -- DVD20 In Sam Peckinpah's directorial debut, Maureen O'Hara is a dancehall entertainer who hires a disreputable gunslinger (Brian Keith) to help escort her son's body through dangerous Apache territory. A somewhat quirky western with visual bravura. 1961
Dinner At The Ritz -- DVD22 When her father is found dead after his bank fails, a naive young Parisian socialite (Annabella) refuses to believe it was suicide. A handsome young count (David Niven) helps her search for the men who swindled her father and arranged his death. An early David Niven displays unique qualities in this blend of comedy and light drama. 1937
Dogville -- DVD258-259 Beautiful Grace (Nicole Kidman) arrives in the isolated town of Dogville on the run from a team of gangsters. With encouragement from Tom (Paul Bettany), the self-appointed town spokesman, the tiny community agrees to hide her, and in return, Grace consents to work for them. 2003.
Double Jeopardy -- DVD160 Santa Luisa homicide detective Dan August (Burt Reynolds) and his partner Charlie Wilentz (Norman Fell) are confronted with not one but two challenging murders to solve. Mystery and mayhem makes this drama memorable entertainment. 1970
Dr. Kildare's Strange Case -- DVD260 Thanks to his ailing mentor, young Dr. Kildare is offered an important position at a new medical facility with a pay raise that will finally allow him to propose to the love of his life. But he puts his future at risk by using a controversial new therapy on an amnesia patient. 1940.
Esther And The King -- DVD23 When the King of Persia chooses a Judean girl to be his queen, his treacherous cousin Haman plots to get rid of them both and then massacre the girl's people. Joan Collins and Richard Egan star in this sweeping saga based on the Book of Esther, a Biblical tale about the power of faith, love and virtue. 1960
Farewell To Arms -- DVD6 A superb adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's famous novel, set against the brutal backdrop of WWI, about the passionate romance between an American ambulance corpsman (Gary Cooper) and a beautiful English nurse (Helen Hayes). 1932
Fighting Sullivans -- DVD161 Growing up in Iowa during the 1930s, the five Sullivan boys have a charmed and cheerful childhood. With the outbreak of WWII, they all join the Navy and receive special permission to serve in the same ship. Months later, off the Solomon Islands, disaster strikes. This compelling drama was based on a true story and devastated moviegoers when it was released. Some very sad and heart-wrenching moments – you’ll need tissues for sure. 1944
Five Corners -- DVD25 The Bronx, 1964. Newly released from prison for attempted rape, Heinz returns to his old neighborhood, eager to settle some scores. A funny and frightening, suspenseful and surprising drama with superb performances from Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins and John Turturro. 1988
Fixer -- DVD43 After a lifetime of greasing the wheels and the palms of the movers and shakers on both sides of the law in Chicago, lawyer Jack Killoran (Jon Voight) undergoes a crisis of conscience and determines to change his life. Only there's too much riding on him and he's become too indispensable for them to let go. A saga of corruption and intrigue gives Voight a vehicle to transport him from evil characters to a repentant would-be hero. 1998
Ginger in the Morning -- DVD268 Driving home to Santa Fe a few days after Christmas, Joe gives a ride to Ginger. They're strongly attracted to each other. And Joe can't believe his luck when Ginger agrees to spend New Year's Eve with him. But New Year's Eve turns into a hilarious but heart-wrenching disaster. 1973.
Girl Hunters -- DVD32 To find his beloved girl Friday Velda, Mike Hammer (Mickey Spillane) plunges into a murky world of deception, murder and cold-war espionage. Finally his prying sparks a lethal confrontation -- and Hammer more than lives up to his name. Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan co-star in this thriller. Many of Spillane's favourite hangouts are recreated in this film. 1963
Girl With A Pearl Earring -- DVD163 Delft, Holland: 1665. Griet (Scarlett Johansson) becomes a maid in the household of Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth). The young girl’s beauty and intuitive understanding of art lead the master painter to make her the subject of his most famous portrait. This riveting film earned 3 Oscar and 2 Golden Globe nominations and reveals Johansson as a superb actress. 2003
Go For Broke! -- DVD81 During WWII, a U.S. Army regiment of Japanese-American volunteers won unprecedented battle honors. Along the way, the men of one platoon, through their courage and loytalty, transform the initial prejudice of their lieutenant (Van Johnson) into pride. A true depiction of gallantry and team spirit that earned a nation's respect. 1950
Gods & Monsters -- DVD169 In 1950s Hollywood, aging film director James Whale (Ian McKellen), the man who made the movie classic Frankenstein, now leads a quiet life in the company of his housekeeper (Lynn Redgrave). But things change when the flamboyantly gay director befriends a young gardener (Brendan Fraser) who knows nothing of his past. A haunting sound track and a mesmerizing portrait of bleakness. (Nudity, language). 1998.
Gold -- DVD34 When mining executive Manfred Steyner plots to destroy his gold mine for the benefit of his nefarious international syndicate, only his general manager, Rod Slater (Roger Moore), has the power to stop him. But when Slater falls in love with Steyner's wife, Terry (Susannah York), his distraction could spell doom for the mine. Featuring John Gielgud. 1976
Great Adventure -- DVD35 During the Gold Rush, two spunky kids and their courageous dog set out to liberate Dawson City from the grasp of a charming but unscrupulous saloon owner. Jack Palance and Joan Collins star in this sequel to The Call of the Wild. 1976
Great Tennessee Monkey Trial -- DVD231 The Scopes Trial, over the right to teach the theory of evolution in public schools, reaffirmed the principle of intellectual freedom as codified in the Bill of Rights. The trial in a Tennessee courtroom in 1925 set the stage of ongoing national debates over freedom of inquiry and the separation of Church and State in a democratic society. 1994.
Green Promise -- DVD38 In the 1940s, a widowed farmer and his four children move to a new county, hoping to make a fresh start. Walter Brennen and Natalie Wood star in this heart-warming drama about the strength of one family and the rural community in which they put down roots. Brennan gives a first-rate performance. 1949
Grizzly -- DVD218 With the autumn season just beginning, a national park is teaming with campers and hikers eager to enjoy the great outdoors. Little do they suspect that a huge, voracious monster is lurking in the woods. It's a killer and, having tasted human flesh, it stalks through the forest in search of human prey to satisfy its ravening appetite for more. 1976.
Gun Crazy -- DVD39 A Texas gambler (Richard Widmark) marries into a wealthy Mexican family and finds himself caught between a notorious desperado (Topol) and a tribe of Indians, both of whom are after a cache of guns hidden in the family vault. Mucho machinations make for a rowdy rollicking rambunctious Western romp. 1969
Gung Ho! -- DVD273 Based on an historic raid, this early WWII film stars Randolph Scott as a career Marine colonel charged with creating an elite strike force for a secret military operation. Among the band of volunteers is a young Robert Mitchum. The dramatic battle at the heart of the movie is a reply to Pearl Harbor and a bloody taste of the war to come. 1943.
Gunrunner -- DVD45 During the Prohibition era, Ted Beaubien (Kevin Costner) returns home to Montreal hoping to buy arms for a revolution in China. He makes contact with a crime boss who can provide the arms, but then finds himself caught in a war for control of the ultra-profitable liquor smuggling trade. Fast-paced action, violence and coarse language. 1984
Guns of Diablo -- DVD46 Wagon master Linc Murdoch (Charles Bronson) takes young Jaimie McPheeters (Kurt Russell) into Diablo for supplies and meets Maria (Susan Oliver), the love of his life. When they're drawn to each other, Maria's jealous and embittered husband plots a cruel revenge. 1964
His Girl Friday -- DVD27 Cary Grant, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, and Rosalind Russell, his star reporter, strike sparks in this machine-gun-paced romantic remake of The Front Page. By Director Howard Hawks. 1940
I Cover The Waterfront -- DVD64 Reporter Joe Miller (Ben Lyon) is sure that fisherman Eli Kirk (Ernest Torrence) is a smuggler but can't get enough evidence. Then he catches Kirk's daughter, Julie (Claudette Colbert) swimming in the nude and demands information. A zesty classic. (Nudity, Violence) 1933
I Dream of Jeanie (With The Light Brown Hair) -- DVD29 It's the 1840s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and songwriter Stephen Foster is just coming into his own with the huge success of Oh Susanna. This warm hearted romance features a minstrel show extravaganza and a stream of Foster hits from the great showboat era, including My Old Kentucky Home. 1952
Indiscretion Of An American Wife -- DVD30 In the Rome train station, a married American woman (Jennifer Jones) tries to end an affair with her lover (Montgomery Clift) while waiting for her train to Paris. Then they're caught in a compromising situation and detained by the station police. Jones' producer husband insisted on filing in Rome's central railway station and enlisted Truman Capote to assist with the screenplay. 1954
Jane Eyre -- DVD50 After years of ill treatment in an orphanage, Jane Eyre (Susannah York) becomes a governess in the home of Edward Rochester (George C. Scott). Despite the rigid social order that separates them, they fall in love. But a dark secret threatens to destroy their happiness in this superb adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic. 1970
Katherine -- DVD52 Caught up in the upheaval of the 1960s and '70s, a young graduate from a wealthy family becomes radicalized by the issues and events dividing America. Sissy Spacek stars with Henry Winkler, Art Carney and Jane Wyatt. Spacek is convincing in a demanding role and solid story-telling engages the audience. 1975
Last Days of Patton -- DVD55 With WWII over, General George S. Patton (George C. Scott) is appointed military governor of Bavaria. But his unorthodox and inflammatory opinions once again get him in trouble with the top brass. And then a freak accident plunges him into his final battle. Erika Hoffman, Eva Marie Saint, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Laufer also star in this sequel to George C. Scott's Oscar-winner. 1986
Last Time I Saw Paris -- DVD56 In Paris after WWII, a handsome reporter (Van Johnson) meets an attractive expatriate (Donna Reed) and then, to her lasting chagrin, falls madly in love with her ravishing younger sister (Elizabeth Taylor). But will their passionate love endure? Taylor is glamorous in this enjoyable melodrama and Walter Pidgeon steals the show as her father. Donna Reed gives an outstanding performance. 1954
Lawless Frontier / Hell Town -- DVD57 AA double-bill of vintage John Wayne Westerns. In the first, with help from a grizzled old miner and his lovely granddaughter, young Wayne seeks the outlaw who killed his father. In the second, he signs on as the ramrod for a cattle drive and runs into rustlers on the trail and a rigged card game at the end of it. 1934
Life With Father -- DVD264 In New York City at the turn of the century, Clare Day (William Powell) insists on running his household as efficiently as he runs his office down on Wall Street, to the annoyance of his wife (Irene Dunne) and their four sons. A first class adaptation of the hit Broadway play. 1947.
Little Lord Fauntleroy -- DVD58 Life changes dramatically for a young boy growing up in Brooklyn when he learns he's the heir to an English earldom. A wonderfully entertaining, four-star family classic. With superb performances from Freddie Bartholomew, C. Aubrey Smith and Mickey Rooney. An affecting tale. 1936
Little Men -- DVD59 In 19th-century New England, two street-smart urchins are sent to a country boarding school where they test the patience and principles of their teachers, Jo (Mariel Hemingway) and Fritz (Chris Sarandon). A wonderful, heart-warming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic sequel to Little Women. A surprisingly rich tale. 1997
Love Laughs at Andy Hardy -- DVD68 Out of the Army, Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) has two plans: get a college education and marry the girl of his dreams. Andy soon discovers that the course of true love never runs smooth. Lots of light-hearted fun in this vintage installment in the popular series. 1937
Made For Each Other -- DVD69 Newlyweds James Stewart and Carole Lombard are tested by interfering in-laws, acute money problems, career setbacks and a life-or-death crisis in this humorous and heart-warming film about the strength of love in the face of adversity. A thoughtful portrayal of real life the audience will relate to. 1939
Man With The Golden Arm -- DVD72 Fresh out of rehab, a recovering drug addict wrestles with the demon that threatens to consume him again. Directed by Otto Preminger, with an original jazz score by Elmer Bernstein, this outstanding drama features fine performances by Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Darren McGavin and Eleanor Parker. 1955
Manhunt -- DVD198 After spending his savings on a couple of racehorses, a young wrangler runs afoul of a wealthy rancher who takes the horses from him on a whim. When he tries to take them back, the young wrangler is convicted and sent to the Arizona state prison. Stars Ethan Wayne, Bo Svenson, Ernest Borgnine, and Henry Silva. Violence. 1984.
McLintock! -- DVD166 John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara strike sparks in this epic Western version of The Taming of the Shrew. Packed with action, humour, romance and grand fights, it features fine performances from the stars and a superb supporting cast (Chill Wills, Yvonne de Carlo and Edgar Buchanan). 1963
Meet John Doe -- DVD73 An honest man (Gary Cooper) is manipulated by a big-city reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) and a corrupt politician into fronting a national scam in this classic from director Frank Capra. 1941
Million Pound Note -- DVD74 Life changes dramatically for a young American (Gregory Peck) who's been stranded in turn-of-the-century London when he's presented with a 1,000,000-pound bank note. A delightful comedy of manners, money and morals based on a story by Mark Twain. 1953
Monster's Ball -- DVD82 Soon after he retires, a corrections officer (Billy Bob Thornton) in the southern U.S. is drawn into an unlikely relationship with a young, desperate black woman. Halle Berry won the first Academy Award given to a black actress for her starring role in this powerful drama of love and redemption. A not typical Hollywood ending is persuasive and graceful. Contains violence, nudity, coarse language. 2001
Mutiny -- DVD76 During the War of 1812, a U.S. captain (Mark Stevens) sails to France to fetch $10 million in gold for the American cause. On the way back, his first officer and best friend falls under the spell of their sole passenger, a beautiful blond (Angela Lansbury) with a lust for gold. Treachery, betrayal and vengeance ensue. 1952
Navajo Joe -- DVD80 When a gang of murderous marauders terrorizes a small western town, the townspeople turn in desperation to a mysterious loner: a young Indian warrior with his own reasons for wreaking vengeance on the evildoers. Burt Reynolds stars in this tale of revenge. 1966
Of Human Bondage -- DVD86 Based on W. Somerset Maugham's critically acclaimed novel. A sensitive young doctor (Leslie Howard) falls hopelessly in love with a fickle, promiscuous waitress (Bette Davis is a knockout in her first starring role). 1934
Old Testament -- DVD253 Jerusalem, early in the second century B.C.: the Judeans are oppressed by the Syrian King Antiochus. Judas Maccabee, eldest son of the High Priest, urges revolt, but Matthias chooses the path of peaceful co-existence urged by his second son Simon. 1952.
On Golden Pond -- DVD193 Ethel and Norm Thayer are waiting at their vacation home on Golden Pond for a visit from their estranged daughter and her new husband. Stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. 2001.
Our Town -- DVD191 This superb adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play features the 20th century closing in on a small town in New Hampshire and the changes it brings to the people in the town. Stars William Holden. 1940.
Out of Sync -- DVD89 When down-and-out record producer Roger Deacon (Peter Outerbridge) is handed a plum project, he's delighted -- until he discovers his sexy star is tone deaf. Then he meets a housewife (Gail O'Grady) with a great voice. Subbing her voice for the star's starts out as a great idea in this smart sassy comedy. 2000
Outlaw -- DVD88 Produced and directed by Howard Hughes, this classic intertwines three legends of the old West: gambler and gunslinger Doc Holliday (Walter Huston) his best friend Sheriff Pat Garrett (Thomas Mitchell) and sweet-tempered, cold-blooded Billy the Kid (Jack Beutel). Sultry young Jane Russell's first major role. 1943
Outpost in Morocco -- DVD190 Because of his way with women, a French Foreign Legion Captain is assigned to escort the daughter of a powerful emir back to her father's city in the desert where he discovers the emir plotting against the garrison. Stars George Raft. 1949.
Painted Hills -- DVD91 An exciting Lassie adventure set in the 1870s. It weighs the collie's love for her master, an aging prospector, against the greed for gold, with a 10-year-old boy's life hanging in the balance. Solid family entertainment that builds to a dramatic climax. 1951
Palooka -- DVD90 When boxing manager Knobby Walsh (Jimmy Durante) encounters simple farm boy Joe Palooka (Stuart Erin), son of retired champ Pete Palooka (Robert Armstrong), he cons him into going to New York for a shot at the middleweight championship. The fact that Joe doesn't have his father's talent doesn't stop him from knocking out reigning champion Al McSwat (William Cagney) with a lucky punch. With the money rolling in, Knobby fixes a series of matches, but when the overconfident Palooka is tricked into a rematch against McSwat, he learns that his career as a prizefighter may soon be over. 1934
Penny Serenade -- DVD92 A couple about to separate after a shared tragedy remember their life together in this moving drama about the heartaches and hard-won joys of love and marriage. Starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Classic, nostalgic, disarming - may bring you to tears as it tugs the heart-strings. 1941
Pot O' Gold -- DVD94 Obliged to give up his carefree life running a small-town music store to help his uncle in the city, Jimmy Haskel (James Stewart) stumbles into a musical boarding house, gets involved in a family feud, falls in love (with Paulette Goddard), and hosts The Haskel Happiness Hour radio show. And that's just the first week! 1941
Proud Rebel -- DVD95 Shortly after the Civil War, an impoverished southerner (Alan Ladd) roams the Midwest with his young son (David Ladd) seeking a cure for the boy's muteness. In Illinois, they're taken in by a kindly spinster (Olivia De Havilland) in return for their help on her farm. Finely crafted, heart-warming family entertainment. 1958
Quiet Day In Belfast -- DVD96 In war-torn Belfast, John Slattery's (Barry Foster) off-track betting shop provides a neutral meeting place for Catholic and Protestant punters alike. But when John's assistant makes a simple error while running an errand for an IRA bomber, the consequences have a devastating impact on the lives of everyone. Also stars Margot Kidder and a first movie role for Sean McCann. 1974
Quiet Man -- DVD97 Hoping to find his roots, Sean Thornton (John Wayne) returns to his ancestral home in Ireland. He soon falls in love with Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara). But her brother (Victor McLaglen) opposes the match. And Sean is finally forced to fight for her hand and her heart. Film won an Oscar for director John Ford, who once described it as "the sexiest picture ever made." 1952
Rain -- DVD98 On the remote island of Pago Pago, a spirited and worldly Sadie Thompson (Joan Crawford) attracts the attention of a puritanical missionary (Walter Huston) hell-bent on her reform - or her destruction. Crawford was released by MGM to United Artists for this film and delivers a mature and gutsy Sadie Thompson. She and Huston scorch the screen in this classic man-woman struggle drama. 1932
Rainbow Valley / Beneath The Arizona Skies -- DVD99 A young John Wayne stars in two of his early Westerns. In the first, he's hired by the town of Rainbow Valley to oversee construction of a road over the mountains. In the second, he protects his young Indian ward, Nina, from a gang of outlaws who covet the oil royalties the little girl has inherited. Galloping good fun. 1934
Return to Lonesome Dome (Volume IV) -- DVD146 After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993
Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume I) -- DVD143 After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993
Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume II) -- DVD144 After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993
Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume III) -- DVD145 After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993
Roughing It -- DVD244-245 This adaptation of Mark Twain's autobiographical novel features Twain as a speaker at the Bryn Mawr graduation ceremonies in 1891. He is worried that he will embarrass his daughter, a student in the graduating class. But he throws caution to the wind and recalls for the class his early days as a greenhorn on the Western front. 2001.
Royal Wedding -- DVD101 Fred Astaire and Jane Powell star in this lavishly produced musical as a dynamic brother-and-sister act. They each find a romance of their own when their show is booked into Londom during a royal wedding. With Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn. 1951
Sabotage -- DVD102 A power outage plunges London into darkness and leaves the city at the mercy of saboteurs. Their principal agent is an unassuming middle-aged man (Oscar Homolka). Under police surveillance himself, he enlists an unsuspecting 12-year-old to deliver a bomb. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock -- one of his most playful! 1936
Santa Fe Trail -- DVD104 Posted to Fort Leavenworth in the Kansas Territory, West Point graduates J.E.B. Stuart (Errol Flynn) and George Custer (Ronald Reagan) are embroiled in the strife fomented by abolitionist John Brown (Raymond Massey). This action-filled historical drama co-stars Olivia De Havilland and Van Heflin. 1940
Scarlet Letter -- DVD254 A faithful adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption set in Colonial Massachusetts in the 1600's. Beautiful Hester has a daughter out of wedlock and keeps the father's name a secret. In shame, she must wear the scarlet letter. 1934.
Scrooge -- DVD105 This five-star British version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol stars Alastair Sim as the quintessential Ebenezer Scrooge, with a superb supporting cast. (Now available as a new colour print with enhanced audio.) 1951
Season For Miracles -- DVD106 When a social worker threatens to put her niece and nephew in foster homes, a young woman hides the kids in Bethlehem, a little town that welcomes them with open hearts. With help from a kind-hearted cop, an angelic visitor (Patty Duke) tries to mend the children's shattered lives in time for Christmas. 1999
Shane -- DVD167 Alan Ladd is pitted against Jack Palance in this classic western about homesteaders trying to resist a cattle rancher's determined efforts to drive them off the land. With Jean Arthur and Van Heflin. A splendid cast and a movie ranked among the best Westerns ever made. 1953
Shogun: Night 1 -- DVD223 Blackthorne and his crew run aground in a storm on the shores of Japan. They are captured by troops belonging to Lord Yabu who loves to torture his victims. 1980.
Shogun: Night 2 -- DVD224 Blackthorne and his crew are separated and he learns of the civil war building between the daimyos and their armies. He struggles to understand Japanese and learn their very different ways of living, bathing, and eating. 1980.
Shogun: Night 3 -- DVD225 Blackthorne is rescued from the clutches of Lord Yabu and begins his training as an advisor to Lord Toronaga. He also meets Lady Miriko and becomes more familiar with the deadly pitfalls of Japanese ways. 1980.
Shogun: Night 4 -- DVD222 Blackthorne is ordered to learn Japanese and become more adept in their ways of living. Lady Miriko is assigned to teach him Japanese. Blackthorne rescues Lord Toronaga from an earthquake and is given the exalted rank of samurai. 1980.
Shogun: Night 5 -- DVD208 Blackthorne and Lady Miriko fall in love and begin a dangerous affair. Toronaga presses forward in his plans to overcome Lord Ishido. Stars Richard Chamberlain. 1980.
Shogun: Night 6 -- DVD209 Blackthorne is horrified when the ship he has built on the orders of Lord Toronaga is burned. Blackthorne and Lady Miriko are sent as hostages to Lord Ichido's castle where Miriko is killed in an attack by ninja. Blackthorne is wounded in the attack but recovers and is ordered by Toronaga to build another ship in time for the final battle against Ichido. Stars Richard Chamberlain. 1980.
Snow Walker -- DVD181 Stranded in the high Arctic after his plane crashes, the pilot is confident that he can make a solo attempt to walk out of the vast wilderness. 2003.
Snows of Kilimanjaro -- DVD180 Gravely injured while on safari in Africa, a world-weary novelist lies on a cot in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, watching the vultures gather and brooding on his life. Based on tales by Ernest Hemingway. Stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, and Susan Hayward. 1952.
St. Louis Bank Robbery -- DVD103 A young Steve McQueen stars in this gritty crime drama about a college dropout down on his luck, who's recruited by a boyhood friend to be the wheelman on a daring daylight heist the friend is planning with two other ex-cons. Based on a true story, this utterly compelling film contains violence and adult situations. 1959
Stagecoach -- DVD112 John Wayne, Claire Trevor, George Bancroft, Andy Devine and John Carradine star in this classic Oscar-winning Western from Director John Ford about a group of travelers forced to journey through Apache territory. Great performances and a stirring musical score. 1939
Strange Love of Martha Ivers -- DVD113 Secrets, lies and love are twisted through the heart of this gripping noir classic about a strong-willed heiress (Barbara Stanwyck) and the two men in her life (Van Heflin, and Kirk Douglas in his first major role). 1946
Swing High, Swing Low -- DVD115 In Panama City Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard are a romantic and music sensation, but when he accepts an invitation to New York, high times and fast friends threaten their relationship. 1937
That Uncertain Feeling -- DVD117 To their friends and the society press, Jill and Larry Baker (Merle Oberon and Melvyn Douglas) are known as the Happy Bakers. But their marriage is threatened by a recurring case of hiccups and an eccentric pianist (Burgess Meredith) in this sophisticated screwball comedy from director Ernst Lubitsch. 1941
They Call It Murder -- DVD119 When a body is found floating in his swimming pool, wheelchair-bound Frank Antrim (Leslie Nielsen) calls in the sheriff (Edward Asner), who calls in District Attorney Doug Selby (Jim Hutton). Selby soon discovers there's more than one crime to solve in this mystery based on Earle Stanley Gardner characters. 1971
They Call Me Trinity -- DVD120 When a land baron (Farley Granger) enlists Mexican bandits to drive Mormons off their land, a saddle-bum (Terence Hill) and his rustler-turned-sheriff brother (Bud Spencer) stand up for them. This entertaining Western features hilarious stunts and action aplenty. 1971
Third Man -- DVD121 Author Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) searches for his friend (Orson Welles) in post-war Vienna. Holly's suspicions of foul play lead him into murkier depths and more trouble than he ever imagined. Written by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. 1949
Tickle In The Heart -- DVD122 In their youth, the Epstein brothers -- Willie, Max and Julie -- were known as the Kings of Klezmer, the joyous, sad and sentimental music of European Jews. Now in their 80s, they're still delighting audiences. A tender testament to three humble living legends filled with the world's liveliest and most poignant folk music. 1996
Till The Clouds Roll By -- DVD123 This delightful musical biography of songwriter Jerome Kern offers great tunes and an all-star cast: Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Dinah Shore. 1946
Time of Your Life -- DVD124 Nick's Pacific Street Saloon and Entertainment Palace ("Come in and be yourself.") is home to an appealing assortment of oddballs and misfits. James Cagney, William Bendix, Ward Bond, Jeanne Cagney and Broderick Crawford star in this charming adaptation of William Saroyan's Pulitzer prize-winning play. 1948
Time To Die -- DVD125 Toward the end of WWII, S.S. troops torture an American spy and brutally murder his wife and her entire village. After the war, hell-bent on vengeance, the American sets out to hunt the killers down, one by one. Starring Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor and Edward Albert Jr. 1983
To Kill A Mockingbird -- DVD1 Gregory Peck portrays a small-town lawyer who defends a black man, and the man's family and dignity in a segregated southern town. 1962
Tulsa -- DVD128 Can a cattleman's daughter become the "Oil Queen" and still remain true to her heritage and herself? Set at the height of the '20s Oklahoma oil boom, this explosive drama stars Susan Hayward and Robert Preston. 1949
Turn of the Screw -- DVD173 Lynn Redgrave appears as the English governess Jane Cubberly in this adaptation of the Henry James novel. Hired to care for two adorable orphans, Ms. Cubberly finds they are not at all what they seem. 1974.
Two of Hearts -- DVD129 Veterinarian Molly Saunders (Gail O'Grady) meets sentimental sportscaster Jake Michaelson (Rob Stewart) at the wedding of their former spouses. When the two fall in love, their families meet and mix like oil and water. Despite their strong mutual attraction, can they stay together? 1999
Two Thousand and None -- DVD130 After Palaeontologist Benjamin Kasparian (John Turturro) gets over the shock of learning he has an incurable brain disease that will soon kill him, he decides to live the rest of his life with a sense of humour -- an attitude that makes for many touchingly hilarious moments in this offbeat comedy-drama. 1950
Voyage of The Unicorn (Part 1) -- DVD141 Life changes abruptly for Alan Aisling (Beau Bridges) and his two young daughters when they're thrust into a fantastic adventure in the Landscape of Imagination. They've been summoned there to fulfill a prophecy by saving the Fairy Court from a legion of evil trolls. Magical family entertainment from Hallmark. 2000
Voyage of The Unicorn (Part 2) -- DVD142 Life changes abruptly for Alan Aisling (Beau Bridges) and his two young daughters when they're thrust into a fantastic adventure in the Landscape of Imagination. They've been summoned there to fulfill a prophecy by saving the Fairy Court from a legion of evil trolls. Magical family entertainment from Hallmark. 2000
Walk In The Sun -- DVD135 During the Allied invasion of Italy, an American infantry platoon is given a dangerous assignment: strike inland from the beach and secure a farmhouse as an advance command post. With Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, John Ireland and Lloyd Bridges. One of the best movies to come out of WWII! 1945
Winterset -- DVD137 In 1920, an immigrant is wrongly executed for a payroll murder. Sixteen years later, a law professor sparks new thinking on the case and the victim's son, Mio (Burgess Meredith), seeks the truth. When the real killer (Eduardo Ciannelli), the judge (Edward Ellis) and the witness (Paul Guilfoyle) meet, will Mio find out the truth? 1936
Witness for The Prosecution -- DVD138 Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power plus a plot full of surprises make this one of the best courtroom dramas ever. An enduring favourite, the screenplay is an adaptation of an Agatha Christie story. Dietrich delivers one of her best screen performances. Directed by Billy Wilder. 1957
Woman Wanted -- DVD139 Following the death of his mentally unstable wife, a Yale professor (Michael Moriarty) is unable to live peacefully with his rebellious son (Kiefer Sutherland). So he hires a live-in housekeeper (Holly Hunter) hoping she can bring some order and stability to their lives. She does that and much more in this quietly affecting drama. 2000
Young and Innocent -- DVD140 Under suspicion for murder, a good-natured young man escapes from custody with the unwilling assistance of the chief constable's daughter and sets out to prove his innocence. In this early thriller, Alfred Hitchcock shows his gift for mixing humor and romance with suspense. 1937

A Star Is born -- DVD179
A young farm girl wants to become a movie star. Her dream comes true but with it comes the failure of her marriage. Oscar winner for best story and screenplay. Stars Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. 1937.

Abilene Town -- DVD21
A town marshal is caught in a clash between the cattlemen, who have been the town's mainstay, and the homesteaders, who aim to be the town's future. Randolph Scott, Lloyd Bridges, Edgar Buchanan and Rhonda Fleming star in this well-made Western. 1946

Agent Of Influence -- DVD9
It's 1964 and the U.S. is locked in the Cold War with the USSR. Trying to keep the peace is Canadian Ambassador John Watkins (Christopher Plummer). When the CIA claims he's a spy and insists that the RCMP detain him, Watkins finds himself in a grim struggle to save his career and his life. Based on a true story. 2002

Algiers -- DVD10
Master criminal Pepe le Moko (Charles Boyer), as elegant as he is efficient, rules the Casbah, avoiding every snare set for him by the police. Then he meets an alluring Parisienne (Hedy Lamarr) and dreams of returning home with her. A true classic. 1938

Amazing Adventure -- DVD11
Bored almost to tears by his pampered, privileged existence, a wealthy London playboy (Cary Grant) wagers he can support himself for a whole year without recourse to his fortune. It proves considerably more difficult than he supposed, but also more than worthwhile in terms of what he learns about life, love and himself. 1937

Antony & Cleopatra -- DVD61
Beautiful Cleopatra tempts Marc Antony away from ruling Rome's Eastern Empire. With her backing, he battles his rival, Octavius Caesar, only to be abandoned in defeat. Yet his passion for her is so strong that, hearing of her death, he kills himself. Cleopatra is alive but prefers death to becoming a trophy of Rome. This Royal Shakespeare Company production stars Patrick Stewart as Enobarbus and Corin Redgrave as Octavius. 1974

Ballad of Andy Crocker -- DVD62
Lee Majors and Jimmy Dean star in this landmark film, a thought-provoking drama about a decorated Vietnam veteran who returns home alive but discovers that the life he knew has forever changed. Includes a rare acting appearance by Marvin Gaye. 1969

Becket -- DVD63
King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) has a brilliant idea: promote his old drinking buddy, Thomas Becket (Richard Burton), to Archbishop of Canterbury. But there's something the King doesn't know about his pal Becket: he's an honest man. an outstanding movie based on true historical events, nominated for 12 Academy Awards. 1963

Bells of San Angelo -- DVD15
Texas Border Ranger Roy Rogers takes on a gang of smugglers with the able assistance of Dale Evans, Andy Devine and Trigger ("The Smartest Horse in the Movies"). With all the fistfights, chases and shootouts, there's barely time for a few toe-tapping tunes. Great fun on the range. 1945

Bells of St. Mary -- DVD2
Bing Crosby as Father O'Malley, a crooning and modern-minded priest, and Ingrid Bergman, a wholesome but roguish Sister Benedict, try each other's patience, poise and personal values in this classic comedy from director Leo McCarey. 1945

Black Brigade -- DVD31
A U.S. Army captain is assigned to lead a unit of black soldiers with no combat experience on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Stephen Boyd, Robert Hoks, Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams and Rosie Grier star in this tense, action-packed WWII drama. 1969

Born To Win -- DVD132
Recently released from rehab, Jay (George Segal) a down-but-not-out junkie is back on the mean streets looking for a fix. He soon talks his way into serious trouble with the cops and a major pusher. This gritty drama features a fine cast: Paula Prentiss, Hector Elizondo, Karen Black and a young Robert DeNiro. (Coarse language) 1971

Boy in the Plastic Bubble -- DVD272
Born prematurely with a defective immune system, Todd Lubavitch is confined to an incubator and then, when he survives, to a sterile, transparent enclosure. He grows up surprisingly well-adjusted. Stars a young John Travolta. 1976.

Callie and Son -- DVD155
Callie Lord (Lindsay Wagner) marries a Dallas newspaper magnate (Dabney Coleman) who proves his love for her by finding the son she was obliged to give up for adoption. A gripping drama. 1981

Canterville Ghost -- DVD156
After leasing an old castle in England, an American family gets involved in a supernatural adventure with the ghost (Patrick Stewart) whom has haunted the castle for 400 years. But when the daughter (Neve Campbell) learns why he’s condemned to eternal unrest, she risks her life to help him escape the curse. 1995

Captive Heart -- DVD19
In this powerful WWII drama, a Czech captain (Michael Redgrave) hides among British prisoners in a German POW camp after assuming a British soldier's identity. He is forced to write love letters to the dead soldier's widow to protect his secret. 1946

Christmas Wife -- DVD157
Not long a widower, and facing his first Christmas alone, John Tanner (Jason Robards) employs a dating service to meet Iris (Julie Harris). The two enjoy each other’s company more than either of them expected. But Iris has a secret she needs to share. Robards delivers a superior performance – a fine seasonal heartwarmer. 1988

Cooler -- DVD158
As the unluckiest man in Vegas, Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) is employed by an old-school casino manager (Alec Baldwin) to jinx the winning streaks of any high rollers. When Bernie falls in love with a new cocktail waitress (Maria Bello), it looks like his luck is finally changing. But looks sure can be deceiving. A terrific brooding performance by Baldwin. 2003

D.O.A. -- DVD159
Someone has poisoned Frank Bigelow (Edmond O'Brien). With time running out on him, Frank must discover who and why before he’s dead on arrival. A suspense-filled story of a man racing against the clock to unmask his own murderer. A succession of ingenious twists will leave you breathless. 1950

Deadly Companions -- DVD20
In Sam Peckinpah's directorial debut, Maureen O'Hara is a dancehall entertainer who hires a disreputable gunslinger (Brian Keith) to help escort her son's body through dangerous Apache territory. A somewhat quirky western with visual bravura. 1961

Dinner At The Ritz -- DVD22
When her father is found dead after his bank fails, a naive young Parisian socialite (Annabella) refuses to believe it was suicide. A handsome young count (David Niven) helps her search for the men who swindled her father and arranged his death. An early David Niven displays unique qualities in this blend of comedy and light drama. 1937

Dogville -- DVD258-259
Beautiful Grace (Nicole Kidman) arrives in the isolated town of Dogville on the run from a team of gangsters. With encouragement from Tom (Paul Bettany), the self-appointed town spokesman, the tiny community agrees to hide her, and in return, Grace consents to work for them. 2003.

Double Jeopardy -- DVD160
Santa Luisa homicide detective Dan August (Burt Reynolds) and his partner Charlie Wilentz (Norman Fell) are confronted with not one but two challenging murders to solve. Mystery and mayhem makes this drama memorable entertainment. 1970

Dr. Kildare's Strange Case -- DVD260
Thanks to his ailing mentor, young Dr. Kildare is offered an important position at a new medical facility with a pay raise that will finally allow him to propose to the love of his life. But he puts his future at risk by using a controversial new therapy on an amnesia patient. 1940.

Esther And The King -- DVD23
When the King of Persia chooses a Judean girl to be his queen, his treacherous cousin Haman plots to get rid of them both and then massacre the girl's people. Joan Collins and Richard Egan star in this sweeping saga based on the Book of Esther, a Biblical tale about the power of faith, love and virtue. 1960

Farewell To Arms -- DVD6
A superb adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's famous novel, set against the brutal backdrop of WWI, about the passionate romance between an American ambulance corpsman (Gary Cooper) and a beautiful English nurse (Helen Hayes). 1932

Fighting Sullivans -- DVD161
Growing up in Iowa during the 1930s, the five Sullivan boys have a charmed and cheerful childhood. With the outbreak of WWII, they all join the Navy and receive special permission to serve in the same ship. Months later, off the Solomon Islands, disaster strikes. This compelling drama was based on a true story and devastated moviegoers when it was released. Some very sad and heart-wrenching moments – you’ll need tissues for sure. 1944

Five Corners -- DVD25
The Bronx, 1964. Newly released from prison for attempted rape, Heinz returns to his old neighborhood, eager to settle some scores. A funny and frightening, suspenseful and surprising drama with superb performances from Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins and John Turturro. 1988

Fixer -- DVD43
After a lifetime of greasing the wheels and the palms of the movers and shakers on both sides of the law in Chicago, lawyer Jack Killoran (Jon Voight) undergoes a crisis of conscience and determines to change his life. Only there's too much riding on him and he's become too indispensable for them to let go. A saga of corruption and intrigue gives Voight a vehicle to transport him from evil characters to a repentant would-be hero. 1998

Ginger in the Morning -- DVD268
Driving home to Santa Fe a few days after Christmas, Joe gives a ride to Ginger. They're strongly attracted to each other. And Joe can't believe his luck when Ginger agrees to spend New Year's Eve with him. But New Year's Eve turns into a hilarious but heart-wrenching disaster. 1973.

Girl Hunters -- DVD32
To find his beloved girl Friday Velda, Mike Hammer (Mickey Spillane) plunges into a murky world of deception, murder and cold-war espionage. Finally his prying sparks a lethal confrontation -- and Hammer more than lives up to his name. Shirley Eaton, Lloyd Nolan co-star in this thriller. Many of Spillane's favourite hangouts are recreated in this film. 1963

Girl With A Pearl Earring -- DVD163
Delft, Holland: 1665. Griet (Scarlett Johansson) becomes a maid in the household of Johannes Vermeer (Colin Firth). The young girl’s beauty and intuitive understanding of art lead the master painter to make her the subject of his most famous portrait. This riveting film earned 3 Oscar and 2 Golden Globe nominations and reveals Johansson as a superb actress. 2003

Go For Broke! -- DVD81
During WWII, a U.S. Army regiment of Japanese-American volunteers won unprecedented battle honors. Along the way, the men of one platoon, through their courage and loytalty, transform the initial prejudice of their lieutenant (Van Johnson) into pride. A true depiction of gallantry and team spirit that earned a nation's respect. 1950

Gods & Monsters -- DVD169
In 1950s Hollywood, aging film director James Whale (Ian McKellen), the man who made the movie classic Frankenstein, now leads a quiet life in the company of his housekeeper (Lynn Redgrave). But things change when the flamboyantly gay director befriends a young gardener (Brendan Fraser) who knows nothing of his past. A haunting sound track and a mesmerizing portrait of bleakness. (Nudity, language). 1998.

Gold -- DVD34
When mining executive Manfred Steyner plots to destroy his gold mine for the benefit of his nefarious international syndicate, only his general manager, Rod Slater (Roger Moore), has the power to stop him. But when Slater falls in love with Steyner's wife, Terry (Susannah York), his distraction could spell doom for the mine. Featuring John Gielgud. 1976

Great Adventure -- DVD35
During the Gold Rush, two spunky kids and their courageous dog set out to liberate Dawson City from the grasp of a charming but unscrupulous saloon owner. Jack Palance and Joan Collins star in this sequel to The Call of the Wild. 1976

Great Tennessee Monkey Trial -- DVD231
The Scopes Trial, over the right to teach the theory of evolution in public schools, reaffirmed the principle of intellectual freedom as codified in the Bill of Rights. The trial in a Tennessee courtroom in 1925 set the stage of ongoing national debates over freedom of inquiry and the separation of Church and State in a democratic society. 1994.

Green Promise -- DVD38
In the 1940s, a widowed farmer and his four children move to a new county, hoping to make a fresh start. Walter Brennen and Natalie Wood star in this heart-warming drama about the strength of one family and the rural community in which they put down roots. Brennan gives a first-rate performance. 1949

Grizzly -- DVD218
With the autumn season just beginning, a national park is teaming with campers and hikers eager to enjoy the great outdoors. Little do they suspect that a huge, voracious monster is lurking in the woods. It's a killer and, having tasted human flesh, it stalks through the forest in search of human prey to satisfy its ravening appetite for more. 1976.

Gun Crazy -- DVD39
A Texas gambler (Richard Widmark) marries into a wealthy Mexican family and finds himself caught between a notorious desperado (Topol) and a tribe of Indians, both of whom are after a cache of guns hidden in the family vault. Mucho machinations make for a rowdy rollicking rambunctious Western romp. 1969

Gung Ho! -- DVD273
Based on an historic raid, this early WWII film stars Randolph Scott as a career Marine colonel charged with creating an elite strike force for a secret military operation. Among the band of volunteers is a young Robert Mitchum. The dramatic battle at the heart of the movie is a reply to Pearl Harbor and a bloody taste of the war to come. 1943.

Gunrunner -- DVD45
During the Prohibition era, Ted Beaubien (Kevin Costner) returns home to Montreal hoping to buy arms for a revolution in China. He makes contact with a crime boss who can provide the arms, but then finds himself caught in a war for control of the ultra-profitable liquor smuggling trade. Fast-paced action, violence and coarse language. 1984

Guns of Diablo -- DVD46
Wagon master Linc Murdoch (Charles Bronson) takes young Jaimie McPheeters (Kurt Russell) into Diablo for supplies and meets Maria (Susan Oliver), the love of his life. When they're drawn to each other, Maria's jealous and embittered husband plots a cruel revenge. 1964

His Girl Friday -- DVD27
Cary Grant, the managing editor of a big-city newspaper, and Rosalind Russell, his star reporter, strike sparks in this machine-gun-paced romantic remake of The Front Page. By Director Howard Hawks. 1940

I Cover The Waterfront -- DVD64
Reporter Joe Miller (Ben Lyon) is sure that fisherman Eli Kirk (Ernest Torrence) is a smuggler but can't get enough evidence. Then he catches Kirk's daughter, Julie (Claudette Colbert) swimming in the nude and demands information. A zesty classic. (Nudity, Violence) 1933

I Dream of Jeanie (With The Light Brown Hair) -- DVD29
It's the 1840s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and songwriter Stephen Foster is just coming into his own with the huge success of Oh Susanna. This warm hearted romance features a minstrel show extravaganza and a stream of Foster hits from the great showboat era, including My Old Kentucky Home. 1952

Indiscretion Of An American Wife -- DVD30
In the Rome train station, a married American woman (Jennifer Jones) tries to end an affair with her lover (Montgomery Clift) while waiting for her train to Paris. Then they're caught in a compromising situation and detained by the station police. Jones' producer husband insisted on filing in Rome's central railway station and enlisted Truman Capote to assist with the screenplay. 1954

Jane Eyre -- DVD50
After years of ill treatment in an orphanage, Jane Eyre (Susannah York) becomes a governess in the home of Edward Rochester (George C. Scott). Despite the rigid social order that separates them, they fall in love. But a dark secret threatens to destroy their happiness in this superb adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic. 1970

Katherine -- DVD52
Caught up in the upheaval of the 1960s and '70s, a young graduate from a wealthy family becomes radicalized by the issues and events dividing America. Sissy Spacek stars with Henry Winkler, Art Carney and Jane Wyatt. Spacek is convincing in a demanding role and solid story-telling engages the audience. 1975

Last Days of Patton -- DVD55
With WWII over, General George S. Patton (George C. Scott) is appointed military governor of Bavaria. But his unorthodox and inflammatory opinions once again get him in trouble with the top brass. And then a freak accident plunges him into his final battle. Erika Hoffman, Eva Marie Saint, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Laufer also star in this sequel to George C. Scott's Oscar-winner. 1986

Last Time I Saw Paris -- DVD56
In Paris after WWII, a handsome reporter (Van Johnson) meets an attractive expatriate (Donna Reed) and then, to her lasting chagrin, falls madly in love with her ravishing younger sister (Elizabeth Taylor). But will their passionate love endure? Taylor is glamorous in this enjoyable melodrama and Walter Pidgeon steals the show as her father. Donna Reed gives an outstanding performance. 1954

Lawless Frontier / Hell Town -- DVD57
AA double-bill of vintage John Wayne Westerns. In the first, with help from a grizzled old miner and his lovely granddaughter, young Wayne seeks the outlaw who killed his father. In the second, he signs on as the ramrod for a cattle drive and runs into rustlers on the trail and a rigged card game at the end of it. 1934

Life With Father -- DVD264
In New York City at the turn of the century, Clare Day (William Powell) insists on running his household as efficiently as he runs his office down on Wall Street, to the annoyance of his wife (Irene Dunne) and their four sons. A first class adaptation of the hit Broadway play. 1947.

Little Lord Fauntleroy -- DVD58
Life changes dramatically for a young boy growing up in Brooklyn when he learns he's the heir to an English earldom. A wonderfully entertaining, four-star family classic. With superb performances from Freddie Bartholomew, C. Aubrey Smith and Mickey Rooney. An affecting tale. 1936

Little Men -- DVD59
In 19th-century New England, two street-smart urchins are sent to a country boarding school where they test the patience and principles of their teachers, Jo (Mariel Hemingway) and Fritz (Chris Sarandon). A wonderful, heart-warming adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic sequel to Little Women. A surprisingly rich tale. 1997

Love Laughs at Andy Hardy -- DVD68
Out of the Army, Andy Hardy (Mickey Rooney) has two plans: get a college education and marry the girl of his dreams. Andy soon discovers that the course of true love never runs smooth. Lots of light-hearted fun in this vintage installment in the popular series. 1937

Made For Each Other -- DVD69
Newlyweds James Stewart and Carole Lombard are tested by interfering in-laws, acute money problems, career setbacks and a life-or-death crisis in this humorous and heart-warming film about the strength of love in the face of adversity. A thoughtful portrayal of real life the audience will relate to. 1939

Man With The Golden Arm -- DVD72
Fresh out of rehab, a recovering drug addict wrestles with the demon that threatens to consume him again. Directed by Otto Preminger, with an original jazz score by Elmer Bernstein, this outstanding drama features fine performances by Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Darren McGavin and Eleanor Parker. 1955

Manhunt -- DVD198
After spending his savings on a couple of racehorses, a young wrangler runs afoul of a wealthy rancher who takes the horses from him on a whim. When he tries to take them back, the young wrangler is convicted and sent to the Arizona state prison. Stars Ethan Wayne, Bo Svenson, Ernest Borgnine, and Henry Silva. Violence. 1984.

McLintock! -- DVD166
John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara strike sparks in this epic Western version of The Taming of the Shrew. Packed with action, humour, romance and grand fights, it features fine performances from the stars and a superb supporting cast (Chill Wills, Yvonne de Carlo and Edgar Buchanan). 1963

Meet John Doe -- DVD73
An honest man (Gary Cooper) is manipulated by a big-city reporter (Barbara Stanwyck) and a corrupt politician into fronting a national scam in this classic from director Frank Capra. 1941

Million Pound Note -- DVD74
Life changes dramatically for a young American (Gregory Peck) who's been stranded in turn-of-the-century London when he's presented with a 1,000,000-pound bank note. A delightful comedy of manners, money and morals based on a story by Mark Twain. 1953

Monster's Ball -- DVD82
Soon after he retires, a corrections officer (Billy Bob Thornton) in the southern U.S. is drawn into an unlikely relationship with a young, desperate black woman. Halle Berry won the first Academy Award given to a black actress for her starring role in this powerful drama of love and redemption. A not typical Hollywood ending is persuasive and graceful. Contains violence, nudity, coarse language. 2001

Mutiny -- DVD76
During the War of 1812, a U.S. captain (Mark Stevens) sails to France to fetch $10 million in gold for the American cause. On the way back, his first officer and best friend falls under the spell of their sole passenger, a beautiful blond (Angela Lansbury) with a lust for gold. Treachery, betrayal and vengeance ensue. 1952

Navajo Joe -- DVD80
When a gang of murderous marauders terrorizes a small western town, the townspeople turn in desperation to a mysterious loner: a young Indian warrior with his own reasons for wreaking vengeance on the evildoers. Burt Reynolds stars in this tale of revenge. 1966

Of Human Bondage -- DVD86
Based on W. Somerset Maugham's critically acclaimed novel. A sensitive young doctor (Leslie Howard) falls hopelessly in love with a fickle, promiscuous waitress (Bette Davis is a knockout in her first starring role). 1934

Old Testament -- DVD253
Jerusalem, early in the second century B.C.: the Judeans are oppressed by the Syrian King Antiochus. Judas Maccabee, eldest son of the High Priest, urges revolt, but Matthias chooses the path of peaceful co-existence urged by his second son Simon. 1952.

On Golden Pond -- DVD193
Ethel and Norm Thayer are waiting at their vacation home on Golden Pond for a visit from their estranged daughter and her new husband. Stars Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. 2001.

Our Town -- DVD191
This superb adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning play features the 20th century closing in on a small town in New Hampshire and the changes it brings to the people in the town. Stars William Holden. 1940.

Out of Sync -- DVD89
When down-and-out record producer Roger Deacon (Peter Outerbridge) is handed a plum project, he's delighted -- until he discovers his sexy star is tone deaf. Then he meets a housewife (Gail O'Grady) with a great voice. Subbing her voice for the star's starts out as a great idea in this smart sassy comedy. 2000

Outlaw -- DVD88
Produced and directed by Howard Hughes, this classic intertwines three legends of the old West: gambler and gunslinger Doc Holliday (Walter Huston) his best friend Sheriff Pat Garrett (Thomas Mitchell) and sweet-tempered, cold-blooded Billy the Kid (Jack Beutel). Sultry young Jane Russell's first major role. 1943

Outpost in Morocco -- DVD190
Because of his way with women, a French Foreign Legion Captain is assigned to escort the daughter of a powerful emir back to her father's city in the desert where he discovers the emir plotting against the garrison. Stars George Raft. 1949.

Painted Hills -- DVD91
An exciting Lassie adventure set in the 1870s. It weighs the collie's love for her master, an aging prospector, against the greed for gold, with a 10-year-old boy's life hanging in the balance. Solid family entertainment that builds to a dramatic climax. 1951

Palooka -- DVD90
When boxing manager Knobby Walsh (Jimmy Durante) encounters simple farm boy Joe Palooka (Stuart Erin), son of retired champ Pete Palooka (Robert Armstrong), he cons him into going to New York for a shot at the middleweight championship. The fact that Joe doesn't have his father's talent doesn't stop him from knocking out reigning champion Al McSwat (William Cagney) with a lucky punch. With the money rolling in, Knobby fixes a series of matches, but when the overconfident Palooka is tricked into a rematch against McSwat, he learns that his career as a prizefighter may soon be over. 1934

Penny Serenade -- DVD92
A couple about to separate after a shared tragedy remember their life together in this moving drama about the heartaches and hard-won joys of love and marriage. Starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne. Classic, nostalgic, disarming - may bring you to tears as it tugs the heart-strings. 1941

Pot O' Gold -- DVD94
Obliged to give up his carefree life running a small-town music store to help his uncle in the city, Jimmy Haskel (James Stewart) stumbles into a musical boarding house, gets involved in a family feud, falls in love (with Paulette Goddard), and hosts The Haskel Happiness Hour radio show. And that's just the first week! 1941

Proud Rebel -- DVD95
Shortly after the Civil War, an impoverished southerner (Alan Ladd) roams the Midwest with his young son (David Ladd) seeking a cure for the boy's muteness. In Illinois, they're taken in by a kindly spinster (Olivia De Havilland) in return for their help on her farm. Finely crafted, heart-warming family entertainment. 1958

Quiet Day In Belfast -- DVD96
In war-torn Belfast, John Slattery's (Barry Foster) off-track betting shop provides a neutral meeting place for Catholic and Protestant punters alike. But when John's assistant makes a simple error while running an errand for an IRA bomber, the consequences have a devastating impact on the lives of everyone. Also stars Margot Kidder and a first movie role for Sean McCann. 1974

Quiet Man -- DVD97
Hoping to find his roots, Sean Thornton (John Wayne) returns to his ancestral home in Ireland. He soon falls in love with Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara). But her brother (Victor McLaglen) opposes the match. And Sean is finally forced to fight for her hand and her heart. Film won an Oscar for director John Ford, who once described it as "the sexiest picture ever made." 1952

Rain -- DVD98
On the remote island of Pago Pago, a spirited and worldly Sadie Thompson (Joan Crawford) attracts the attention of a puritanical missionary (Walter Huston) hell-bent on her reform - or her destruction. Crawford was released by MGM to United Artists for this film and delivers a mature and gutsy Sadie Thompson. She and Huston scorch the screen in this classic man-woman struggle drama. 1932

Rainbow Valley / Beneath The Arizona Skies -- DVD99
A young John Wayne stars in two of his early Westerns. In the first, he's hired by the town of Rainbow Valley to oversee construction of a road over the mountains. In the second, he protects his young Indian ward, Nina, from a gang of outlaws who covet the oil royalties the little girl has inherited. Galloping good fun. 1934

Return to Lonesome Dome (Volume IV) -- DVD146
After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993

Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume I) -- DVD143
After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993

Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume II) -- DVD144
After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993

Return to Lonesome Dove (Volume III) -- DVD145
After returning to Lonesome Dove to bury his partner, Augustus McRae, Captain Woodrow Call determines to drive a herd of wild Texas mustangs back up to the Hat Creek Ranch in Montana. In Montana meanwhile, Call's son Newt is rescued from a lynch mob by a local cattle baron with a pretty young wife. When Call returns, Newt finds himself torn between his father and the man who saved his life. Jon Voight, Barbara Hershey, Rick Schroder, Reese Witherspoon, Lou Gossett Jr. and Oliver Reed star in this compelling sequel which has all the sweep, adventure, romance, engaging characters and excitement of the original hit 4 part mini-series. 1993

Roughing It -- DVD244-245
This adaptation of Mark Twain's autobiographical novel features Twain as a speaker at the Bryn Mawr graduation ceremonies in 1891. He is worried that he will embarrass his daughter, a student in the graduating class. But he throws caution to the wind and recalls for the class his early days as a greenhorn on the Western front. 2001.

Royal Wedding -- DVD101
Fred Astaire and Jane Powell star in this lavishly produced musical as a dynamic brother-and-sister act. They each find a romance of their own when their show is booked into Londom during a royal wedding. With Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn. 1951

Sabotage -- DVD102
A power outage plunges London into darkness and leaves the city at the mercy of saboteurs. Their principal agent is an unassuming middle-aged man (Oscar Homolka). Under police surveillance himself, he enlists an unsuspecting 12-year-old to deliver a bomb. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock -- one of his most playful! 1936

Santa Fe Trail -- DVD104
Posted to Fort Leavenworth in the Kansas Territory, West Point graduates J.E.B. Stuart (Errol Flynn) and George Custer (Ronald Reagan) are embroiled in the strife fomented by abolitionist John Brown (Raymond Massey). This action-filled historical drama co-stars Olivia De Havilland and Van Heflin. 1940

Scarlet Letter -- DVD254
A faithful adaptation of Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic tale of sin and redemption set in Colonial Massachusetts in the 1600's. Beautiful Hester has a daughter out of wedlock and keeps the father's name a secret. In shame, she must wear the scarlet letter. 1934.

Scrooge -- DVD105
This five-star British version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol stars Alastair Sim as the quintessential Ebenezer Scrooge, with a superb supporting cast. (Now available as a new colour print with enhanced audio.) 1951

Season For Miracles -- DVD106
When a social worker threatens to put her niece and nephew in foster homes, a young woman hides the kids in Bethlehem, a little town that welcomes them with open hearts. With help from a kind-hearted cop, an angelic visitor (Patty Duke) tries to mend the children's shattered lives in time for Christmas. 1999

Shane -- DVD167
Alan Ladd is pitted against Jack Palance in this classic western about homesteaders trying to resist a cattle rancher's determined efforts to drive them off the land. With Jean Arthur and Van Heflin. A splendid cast and a movie ranked among the best Westerns ever made. 1953

Shogun: Night 1 -- DVD223
Blackthorne and his crew run aground in a storm on the shores of Japan. They are captured by troops belonging to Lord Yabu who loves to torture his victims. 1980.

Shogun: Night 2 -- DVD224
Blackthorne and his crew are separated and he learns of the civil war building between the daimyos and their armies. He struggles to understand Japanese and learn their very different ways of living, bathing, and eating. 1980.

Shogun: Night 3 -- DVD225
Blackthorne is rescued from the clutches of Lord Yabu and begins his training as an advisor to Lord Toronaga. He also meets Lady Miriko and becomes more familiar with the deadly pitfalls of Japanese ways. 1980.

Shogun: Night 4 -- DVD222
Blackthorne is ordered to learn Japanese and become more adept in their ways of living. Lady Miriko is assigned to teach him Japanese. Blackthorne rescues Lord Toronaga from an earthquake and is given the exalted rank of samurai. 1980.

Shogun: Night 5 -- DVD208
Blackthorne and Lady Miriko fall in love and begin a dangerous affair. Toronaga presses forward in his plans to overcome Lord Ishido. Stars Richard Chamberlain. 1980.

Shogun: Night 6 -- DVD209
Blackthorne is horrified when the ship he has built on the orders of Lord Toronaga is burned. Blackthorne and Lady Miriko are sent as hostages to Lord Ichido's castle where Miriko is killed in an attack by ninja. Blackthorne is wounded in the attack but recovers and is ordered by Toronaga to build another ship in time for the final battle against Ichido. Stars Richard Chamberlain. 1980.

Snow Walker -- DVD181
Stranded in the high Arctic after his plane crashes, the pilot is confident that he can make a solo attempt to walk out of the vast wilderness. 2003.

Snows of Kilimanjaro -- DVD180
Gravely injured while on safari in Africa, a world-weary novelist lies on a cot in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro, watching the vultures gather and brooding on his life. Based on tales by Ernest Hemingway. Stars Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, and Susan Hayward. 1952.

St. Louis Bank Robbery -- DVD103
A young Steve McQueen stars in this gritty crime drama about a college dropout down on his luck, who's recruited by a boyhood friend to be the wheelman on a daring daylight heist the friend is planning with two other ex-cons. Based on a true story, this utterly compelling film contains violence and adult situations. 1959

Stagecoach -- DVD112
John Wayne, Claire Trevor, George Bancroft, Andy Devine and John Carradine star in this classic Oscar-winning Western from Director John Ford about a group of travelers forced to journey through Apache territory. Great performances and a stirring musical score. 1939

Strange Love of Martha Ivers -- DVD113
Secrets, lies and love are twisted through the heart of this gripping noir classic about a strong-willed heiress (Barbara Stanwyck) and the two men in her life (Van Heflin, and Kirk Douglas in his first major role). 1946

Swing High, Swing Low -- DVD115
In Panama City Fred MacMurray and Carole Lombard are a romantic and music sensation, but when he accepts an invitation to New York, high times and fast friends threaten their relationship. 1937

That Uncertain Feeling -- DVD117
To their friends and the society press, Jill and Larry Baker (Merle Oberon and Melvyn Douglas) are known as the Happy Bakers. But their marriage is threatened by a recurring case of hiccups and an eccentric pianist (Burgess Meredith) in this sophisticated screwball comedy from director Ernst Lubitsch. 1941

They Call It Murder -- DVD119
When a body is found floating in his swimming pool, wheelchair-bound Frank Antrim (Leslie Nielsen) calls in the sheriff (Edward Asner), who calls in District Attorney Doug Selby (Jim Hutton). Selby soon discovers there's more than one crime to solve in this mystery based on Earle Stanley Gardner characters. 1971

They Call Me Trinity -- DVD120
When a land baron (Farley Granger) enlists Mexican bandits to drive Mormons off their land, a saddle-bum (Terence Hill) and his rustler-turned-sheriff brother (Bud Spencer) stand up for them. This entertaining Western features hilarious stunts and action aplenty. 1971

Third Man -- DVD121
Author Holly Martins (Joseph Cotton) searches for his friend (Orson Welles) in post-war Vienna. Holly's suspicions of foul play lead him into murkier depths and more trouble than he ever imagined. Written by Graham Greene and directed by Carol Reed. 1949

Tickle In The Heart -- DVD122
In their youth, the Epstein brothers -- Willie, Max and Julie -- were known as the Kings of Klezmer, the joyous, sad and sentimental music of European Jews. Now in their 80s, they're still delighting audiences. A tender testament to three humble living legends filled with the world's liveliest and most poignant folk music. 1996

Till The Clouds Roll By -- DVD123
This delightful musical biography of songwriter Jerome Kern offers great tunes and an all-star cast: Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne and Dinah Shore. 1946

Time of Your Life -- DVD124
Nick's Pacific Street Saloon and Entertainment Palace ("Come in and be yourself.") is home to an appealing assortment of oddballs and misfits. James Cagney, William Bendix, Ward Bond, Jeanne Cagney and Broderick Crawford star in this charming adaptation of William Saroyan's Pulitzer prize-winning play. 1948

Time To Die -- DVD125
Toward the end of WWII, S.S. troops torture an American spy and brutally murder his wife and her entire village. After the war, hell-bent on vengeance, the American sets out to hunt the killers down, one by one. Starring Rex Harrison, Rod Taylor and Edward Albert Jr. 1983

To Kill A Mockingbird -- DVD1
Gregory Peck portrays a small-town lawyer who defends a black man, and the man's family and dignity in a segregated southern town. 1962

Tulsa -- DVD128
Can a cattleman's daughter become the "Oil Queen" and still remain true to her heritage and herself? Set at the height of the '20s Oklahoma oil boom, this explosive drama stars Susan Hayward and Robert Preston. 1949

Turn of the Screw -- DVD173
Lynn Redgrave appears as the English governess Jane Cubberly in this adaptation of the Henry James novel. Hired to care for two adorable orphans, Ms. Cubberly finds they are not at all what they seem. 1974.

Two of Hearts -- DVD129
Veterinarian Molly Saunders (Gail O'Grady) meets sentimental sportscaster Jake Michaelson (Rob Stewart) at the wedding of their former spouses. When the two fall in love, their families meet and mix like oil and water. Despite their strong mutual attraction, can they stay together? 1999

Two Thousand and None -- DVD130
After Palaeontologist Benjamin Kasparian (John Turturro) gets over the shock of learning he has an incurable brain disease that will soon kill him, he decides to live the rest of his life with a sense of humour -- an attitude that makes for many touchingly hilarious moments in this offbeat comedy-drama. 1950

Voyage of The Unicorn (Part 1) -- DVD141
Life changes abruptly for Alan Aisling (Beau Bridges) and his two young daughters when they're thrust into a fantastic adventure in the Landscape of Imagination. They've been summoned there to fulfill a prophecy by saving the Fairy Court from a legion of evil trolls. Magical family entertainment from Hallmark. 2000

Voyage of The Unicorn (Part 2) -- DVD142
Life changes abruptly for Alan Aisling (Beau Bridges) and his two young daughters when they're thrust into a fantastic adventure in the Landscape of Imagination. They've been summoned there to fulfill a prophecy by saving the Fairy Court from a legion of evil trolls. Magical family entertainment from Hallmark. 2000

Walk In The Sun -- DVD135
During the Allied invasion of Italy, an American infantry platoon is given a dangerous assignment: strike inland from the beach and secure a farmhouse as an advance command post. With Dana Andrews, Richard Conte, John Ireland and Lloyd Bridges. One of the best movies to come out of WWII! 1945

Winterset -- DVD137
In 1920, an immigrant is wrongly executed for a payroll murder. Sixteen years later, a law professor sparks new thinking on the case and the victim's son, Mio (Burgess Meredith), seeks the truth. When the real killer (Eduardo Ciannelli), the judge (Edward Ellis) and the witness (Paul Guilfoyle) meet, will Mio find out the truth? 1936

Witness for The Prosecution -- DVD138
Charles Laughton, Marlene Dietrich and Tyrone Power plus a plot full of surprises make this one of the best courtroom dramas ever. An enduring favourite, the screenplay is an adaptation of an Agatha Christie story. Dietrich delivers one of her best screen performances. Directed by Billy Wilder. 1957

Woman Wanted -- DVD139
Following the death of his mentally unstable wife, a Yale professor (Michael Moriarty) is unable to live peacefully with his rebellious son (Kiefer Sutherland). So he hires a live-in housekeeper (Holly Hunter) hoping she can bring some order and stability to their lives. She does that and much more in this quietly affecting drama. 2000

Young and Innocent -- DVD140
Under suspicion for murder, a good-natured young man escapes from custody with the unwilling assistance of the chief constable's daughter and sets out to prove his innocence. In this early thriller, Alfred Hitchcock shows his gift for mixing humor and romance with suspense. 1937

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