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The Library now offers a collection of described dvds that patrons may borrow for a two-week checkout. Described DVDs have a second audio track with a narrator's voice describing the action on the screen during breaks in the dialog and sound effects. To view described DVDs, just use your regular DVD player and television set as you would with any other DVD.

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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

Admiral Was A Lady -- DVD8
With WWII over, ex-pilot Jerry (Edmond O’Brien) and his flyboy pals are enjoying a soft life, scrounging freebies and collecting unemployment cheques to avoid the hum-drum horrors of a regular job. But their soft life gets turned hilariously upside down when they meet a spunky ex-WAVE with a mind of her own. 1950.

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.

Ambassador's Daughter -- DVD12
When a senator and an ambassador decide to test the character of a typical American serviceman in post-war Paris, they discover all’s fair in love and war. A sophisticated romantic comedy with John Forsythe, Olivia De Havilland, Myrna Loy and Adolphe Menjou. 1956.

Andy Griffith Show (Volume I)
Four episodes of the famed TV series with Andy Griffith as the Sheriff of Mayberry. ‘Dogs, Dogs, Dogs’: Andy feeds a stray dog the lunch made for Deputy Barney (Don Knotts). The stray dog returns with 10 of his friends and the fun begins. Also, ‘Barney’s First Car’: Deputy Barney buys his first car from a sweet little old lady. Turns out she’s the head of a car theft ring! One of the classic episodes. 1963.

Antony and 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.

Art of War -- DVD152
Framed for the murder of the Chinese ambassador to the UN, secret agent Neal Shaw (Wesley Snipes) is pursued by the FBI and by a ruthless squad of Triad killers. Each step he takes draws him deeper into a web of treachery and deceit in this explosive, fast-paced, high-octane thriller. Snipes charisma, agility and fighting skills are honed during extensive chase sequences and combat scenes. (Violence, coarse language, nudity.) 2000.

At War With The Army -- DVD168
Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis share their first star billing in this song- and gag-filled farce. At the Stateside military base where Dean's a staff sergeant and Jerry's a mess cook, the two pals find themselves constantly in trouble with a loudmouth drill inspector, a conniving supply sergeant and a hen-pecked captain. 1950.

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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.

Battle Force -- DVD13
After pledging their friendship during the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, a British news correspondent (John Huston), an American general (Henry Fonda), a German officer (Stacy Keach) and a Jewish actress (Samantha Eggar) find themselves on opposite sides in WWII. A sweeping war adventure narrated by Orson Welles. 1977.

Beat The Devil -- DVD14
A motley crew of con men jeopardize their get-rich scheme by trying to defraud and double-cross each other. A classic, hilariously offbeat comedy directed by John Huston, with Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre, Gina Lollabrigida and Jennifer Jones. 1954.

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.

Bird of Paradise -- DVD16
On a voyage through the South Seas, a young American (Joel McCrea) falls in love with an island princess (Delores Del Rio). The two elope to their own special paradise and live happily - until the island’s volcano erupts and the princess’s people come for her, needing a sacrifice to appease their angry gods. Thirty good love scenes, shark attack, giant whirlpool, exotic dancing and a volcano - this movie has it all! 1932.

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 Hooks, Richard Pryor, Billy Dee Williams and Rosie Grier star in this tense, action-packed WWII drama. 1969.

Blackbeard, The Pirate -- DVD153
Robert Newton is at his coarse, cunning, colourful best as the title character in this swash-buckling high seas adventure. With the ravishing Linda Darnell. 1952.

Blue Steel / The Dawn Rider -- DVD17
A double bill of early John Wayne Westerns. In the first, the young star has to track down a notorious thief and stop a gang of outlaws from terrorizing a small town. In the second, he trains his sights on the ruthless bandit who killed his father during a bloody robbery. Fisticuffs, fast guns and deadly, dramatic showdowns. 1934.

Bollywood / Hollywood -- DVD131
Get ready for a laugh-out-loud culture clash spiced with surprises and marvellous music. Under heavy family pressure to marry a nice Indian girl, Rahul, a dashing young Toronto millionaire, persuades a local beauty named Sue to pose as his Indian fiancée. A witty wicked wonderful fairytale from director Deepa Mehta, a Canadian-based film maker best known for her taboo-breaking dramas Fire and Earth and Water. 2002.

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.

Bullet to Beijing -- DVD154
After Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) is forced into early retirement from the British Secret Service, a mysterious Russian known only as Alex (Sir Michael Gambon) flies him to St. Petersburg. Avoiding assassination by a Chechen gang, Harry agrees to find a lethal biochemical agent that has been stolen from Alex. Travelling to Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Railway, he quickly finds himself at the center of a labyrinthine plot involving multiple double-cross,the North Koreans, and an arms-for-heroin deal. Jason Connery,Mia Sara and Michael Sarrazin also star in this spy thriller based on the books of Len Deighton. 1995.

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Call It Murder -- DVD18
A jury foreman is tormented by family, the public and himself after sentencing a woman to death in this suspenseful psychodrama. With Humphrey Bogart, Helen Flint and Sidney Fox. 1934

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

Casablanca Express -- DVD41
When Nazi commandos hijack a train carrying Winston Churchill to a secret meeting in North Africa, three Allied agents attempt a rescue. Heart-hammering suspense and lethal non-stop action with Glenn Ford, Donald Pleasance, Jason Connery and Francisco Quinn. 1988

Charade -- DVD4
In this early Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, a British society couple becomes tangled in an explosive assassination plot while the life of their kidnapped daughter hangs in the balance. With Leslie Banks, Edna Best and Peter Lorre. 1963

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

Creature From Black Lake -- DVD133
Two University of Chicago anthropology students venture deep into the Louisiana bayous in search of a large, shaggy, man-eating monster. They track the beast to its lair — only to discover how badly they’ve underestimated its strength, ferocity and thirst for blood. 1976

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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

Daniel Boone -- DVD5
In 1775, frontiersman Daniel Boone leads a company of settlers from Virginia into the wilderness called Kentucky to start a new colony. Their survival is threatened by legal chicanery and by a sadistic renegade who incites his native followers against them. George O’Brien and John Carradine star in this colonial frontier adventure. 1936

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 naïve 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

Dishonored Lady -- DVD42
Madeleine Damien (Hedy Lamarr) is the editor of a slick magazine by day and a party girl by night. Her lifestyle has a price and she seeks the help of a psychiatrist and under his orders, takes a new identity. She becomes interested in a handsome neighbor but he soon finds out about her past when she is implicated in a murder. 1947

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

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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

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A 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

Father's Little Dividend -- DVD24
A young and radiant Elizabeth Taylor is expecting, to the anxious concern and delight of her father, Spencer Tracy, in this excellent sequel to Father of the Bride. Directed by Vincente Minnelli. A flustered Spencer Tracy is an entertaining Spencer Tracy. 1951

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 heat-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 neighbourhood, 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

Flying Deuces -- DVD7
Unlucky in love, Ollie (Hardy) and Stan (Laurel) join the Foreign Legion and stumble from KP duty toward a firing squad as they infuriate their way up the chain of command. With the whole garrison gunning for them, they try to escape in an airplane. Except neither can fly. You’ll find the expected laugh-filled moments that Laurel and hardy always deliver. 1939

Foxy Brown -- DVD162
When drug kingpins murder her lover, a statuesque street-fighter poses as a call girl to infiltrate the kingpins’ operation and bring them down. In the best tradition of Shaft and Superfly, Foxy (Pam Grier) kicks major butt as the femme fatale. Wildly sadistic. (Violence, nudity, coarse language.) 1974

Front Page -- DVD26
Can an ace reporter give up the scoop of a lifetime for the sake of love and marriage? Not if his manipulative editor has anything to do with it. This riotous look at the newspaper world was nominated for three Academy Awards. Stars Adolphe Menjou and Pat O'Brien. A classic and charming movie with performances so good they don’t seem dated to today’s audience. 1931

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Giant of Marathon -- DVD65
Phillipedes (Steve Reeves) is Captain of the Sacred Guard in Athens. He even has the heart of Andromeda, the beautiful daughter of a city councilor. But her betrothed Theocratus plots with traitors to help the Persians invade Greece. Phillipedes is sent to Sparta to ask for help. Can he reach the Spartans in time? Will he save Andromeda from her jealous suitor? Enjoy superb battle action sequences and Reeves at the peak of his career. 1959

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

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

Glory Boys -- DVD33
A maverick spy-catcher (Anthony Perkins) is engaged to protect an Israeli scientist (Rod Steiger) from an odd pair of assassins: a fanatical PLO terrorist and a ruthless IRA professional. This first-rate thriller combines memorable performances and gut-wrenching suspense spiked with lethal surprises. 1984

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 loyalty, 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

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 Rupert -- DVD36
Things look bleak for Jimmy Durante, an out-of-work vaudeville performer with a wife and daughter to support. Then a squirrel makes a nest in their attic and begins to shower them with money retrieved from the hiding place the miser who lives next door. This light-hearted musical comedy will please the whole family. 1950

Green Grow The Rushes -- DVD37
When a storm strands a fishing boat that’s loaded to the gunwales with smuggled cognac, the eccentric captain (Roger Livesey), a young smuggler (Richard Burton) and a reporter (Honor Blackman) enlist the all-too-willing local townsfolk in a hilarious scheme to imbibe the evidence before it can be seized. 1951

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 Brennan 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

Gulliver's Travels -- DVD44
Swept off his ship during a storm, Gulliver is washed up on the shore of Lilliput, whose miniscule citizens soon adopt him as a massive mascot. Produced by legendary animator Max Fleischer, and Oscar-nominated for its music, this cartoon version of Jonathan Swift’s immortal tale will delight young and old. 1939

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

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

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Happy Go Lucky -- DVD47
When flamboyant impresario John Frost (Cesar Romero) throws a tantrum at rehearsal, chorus girl Janet Jones (Vera-Ellen) quits. But a misunderstanding with Scotland’s richest businessman (David Niven) leads Frosty to coax Janet back as the lead in his new show. A charming romantic comedy with wonderful music. 1951

Hurcules Unchained -- DVD66
Steve Reeves returns as Hercules, now married to the lovely Iole (Silva Koscina) and traveling to Thebes to judge a dispute over the rights to the throne. Along the way, Hercules is seduced by the evil Queen Amphale whose drink makes him lose his memory. It all ends up in a great ruckus with sword fights, chariots and Hercules manfully tossing heavy furniture. Big fun in every way and a jewel in the crown of Steve Reeve’s film career. 1960

High Risk -- DVD48
After John Stone (James Brolin) and three pals steal $5,000,000 from a South American cocaine czar (James Coburn), they have to outwit their vengeful victim and his army, plus a gang of cutthroat banditos led by a wily chief (Anthony Quinn), in order to escape with their lives and the loot. It’s a long way home. 1981

His Girl Friday
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

Holcroft Covenant -- DVD164
Forty years after WWII, Noel Holcroft (Michael Caine) learns he’s the heir to an immense fortune in stolen Nazi money — if he can survive to claim it. Based on the book by suspense master Robert Ludlum, and powerfully directed by John Frankenheimer, this is a complex thriller. 1984

Honeymoon in Bali -- DVD28
The course of true love definitely does not run smooth when a highly motivated, all-work-and-no-play New York business woman (Madeleine Carroll) finds herself falling for an easygoing, fun-loving, South Sea island plantation manager (Fred MacMurray). A deft romantic comedy. 1939

Human Monster -- DVD67
A series of strange deaths takes place in London. All are accidents but the victims are single men with no family and all have a link to a life insurance company run by the mysterious Dr. Orloff (Bela Lugosi). Scotland Yard assigns D.I. Larry Holt (Hugh Williams) to the case and he receives help from the daughter of one of the victims. This fine B movie mystery demonstrates Lugosi’s outstanding acting talent. 1939

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I Cover The Waterfront
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 filming in Rome’s central railway station and enlisted Truman Capote to assist with the screenplay. 1954

Inspector General -- DVD40
Danny Kaye shines as a kindhearted fool who is mistaken for the title character in this engaging musical comedy based on Gogol’s classic play. Wonderful songs, Kaye’s special antics, and superb support from Walter Slezak, Gene Lockhart, Alan Hale and Elsa Lanchester make for the most delightful entertainment. 1949

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Jamaica Inn -- DVD49
In the early 1880s, on the remote coast of Cornwall, destiny leads a lovely young woman seeking refuge to a gang of cutthroats who lure ships to their death and steal their cargo. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, with Charles Laughton, Robert Newton, Maureen O'Hara. A murky melodrama - the cast makes this movie! 1939

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 Brontë’s classic. 1970

Juiced -- DVD165
Welcome to Ted’s Diner and another hilariously worse-than-ever working day in the life of Syd, a career waitress and still-aspiring actress. The only people more annoying than her customers are her co-workers. A weird, wicked and outrageously comic tribute to the unsung underdogs of the hospitality biz. 1999

Jungle Book -- DVD51
In this 4-star adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story, a baby boy wanders off into the jungle where he’s raised by wolves. Years later, stalked by a vicious tiger, Mowgli (Sabu) returns to his native village, and discovers that the pride and greed of humans can be more dangerous than anything in the animal kingdom. For fantasy fans young and old! 1942

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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

Killer Force -- DVD53
A team of mercenaries sets out to rob the Syndicated Diamond Corporation - despite a lethal anti-theft security system. Telly Savalas, Peter Fonda, Hugh O'Brian, Maude Adams, Christopher Lee and O.J. Simpson star in this unusual thriller set in the desert of South Africa. A rare delight! 1975

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Lady Vanishes -- DVD54
When a woman mysteriously vanishes during a train ride, her very existence is questioned. This twisting film saga is an early Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece. Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave and Dame May Whitty star. Still looking fresh and funny, the witty dialogue throughout and excellent cast make this a true pleasure to experience. 1938

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

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

Little Princess -- DVD60
London, 1899. Thanks to her soldier father’s wealth and social standing, little Sara enjoys a privileged life at Miss Minchin’s academy - until his reported death in action relegates her to a dreary attic room and scullery duties. Shirley Temple shines in this four-star family classic. 1939

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

Lucy Show (Volume I) -- DVD151
The irrepressible Lucille Ball stars, with Vivian Vance and Gale Gordon, in these four, never to be forgotten episodes of The Lucy Show. "The Starmaker" features Frankie Avalon as a budding singer working in his uncle's bank. In "Lucy meets Robert Goulet," she promotes a truck driver as the singer's look-alike. "Lucy's Barbershop Quartet" features Hans Conried as a voice coach with the clallenge of turning Lucy into a passable member of the group; while Dick Martin guest stars as a neighbor in the hilarious "Lucy and Vivian Shower." 1962

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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

Madigan's Million -- DVD70
An inept but utterly dedicated Treasury agent (Dustin Hoffman) is sent to Rome to locate the loot stashed by an American gangster. He gets help from the gangster’s gorgeous daughter (Elsa Martinelli). In his first starring role, Hoffman shows a flair for knockabout farce. 1967

Man Called Moon -- DVD71
In this stylish Western based on a novel by Louis L’Amour, a gunfighter (Richard Crenna), who loses his memory when he’s shot in an ambush, sets out to discover his identity and why parties unknown want him dead - as they show in one dusty frontier town after another. With Stephen Boyd and Farley Granger. 1973

Man Who Knew Too Much -- DVD3
In this early Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece, a British society couple becomes tangled in an explosive assassination plot while the life of their kidnapped daughter hangs in the balance. With Leslie Banks, Edna Best and Peter Lorre. 1934

Man With A Golden Arm -- DVD3
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

McLintock!
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 vilolence, nudity, coarse language. 2001

Murder of Crows -- DVD75
A disbarred lawyer (Cuba Gooding, Jr.) publishes a manuscript given to him by an old man who then dies. The book, about a series of actual murders, attracts the attention of a detective (Tom Berenger) who arrests the lawyer for the crimes. On the run, the lawyer must find the real killer. Entertaining with fantastic performances. (Nudity, violence, coarse language.) 1999

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

My Dear Secretary -- DVD77
A best-selling author (Kirk Douglas) hires an aspiring writer (Laraine Day) as his new secretary. She soon discovers he’s more interested in womanizing than working. When she tries to change his playboy ways, the battle of the sexes escalates into full-scale war in this fast-paced romantic comedy. Keenan Wynn is delightful. 1948

My Favorite Brunette -- DVD78
Mistaken by a sultry, dark-eyed beauty (Dorothy Lamour) for the private eye in the next office, a bumbling photographer (Bob Hope) agrees to help her find her missing uncle. He soon wise-cracks his way into big trouble and bigger laughs. 1947

My Man Godfrey -- DVD79
William Powell and Carole Lombard are delightful in this nutty comedy about a family of rich eccentrics whose lives are changed when they hire a new butler - who is more than he seems. 1936

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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

Never Wave At A WAC -- DVD83
Tricked into joining the WACs by her senator father, a spoiled socialite (Rosalind Russell) soon discovers, with hilarious results, that basic training is quite different from her pampered rich-and-famous lifestyle. Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson and Leif Erickson co-star in this fast-paced military comedy. 1952

Night Train To Munich -- DVD84
When a Nazi agent (Paul Heinreid) kidnaps a Czech scientist, a dashing, young British intelligence officer (Rex Harrison) attempts to rescue the scientist and his lovely daughter (Margaret Lockwood) from Hitler's clutches. A classic thriller boasting a stellar cast, great writing and direction. 1940

Nothing Sacred -- DVD85
In this fast-paced comedy, Carole Lombard's ploy to get to New York City by pretending to be a victim of radiation poisoning backfires when a journalist publicizes her "plight". Co-stars Fredric March. Lombard provides an irresistible performance supported by a script that shines. 1937

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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

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

Over-The-Hill Gang -- DVD87
Long retired and restless, former Texas Ranger Captain Oren Hayes (Pat O’Brien) visits a town where his son-in-law (Rick Nelson) faces an unfair and dangerous fight for the Mayor’s office with the villainous incumbent. The Captain calls for the help of his three best men (Walter Brennan, Edgar Buchanan and Andy Devine), but they’ve all seen better days. Using their wits as well as their guns in this rollicking western, these old-timers just might beat the corrupt town leaders and outlaws. 1969

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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 Erwin), 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

Planet Outlaws -- DVD93
Frozen when his dirigible crashes at the North Pole, Buck Rogers (Buster Crabbe) is revived 500 years later by a small group of beleaguered rebels, the only holdouts against the world domination of a ruthless tyrant. Saving civilization will take more than quick wits and quick fists. Is Buck up to the challenge? Watch! 1953

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

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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

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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

Ransom of Red Chief -- DVD100
When two thoroughly incompetent con men kidnap the son of a small town banker and hold him for ransom, they get more than they bargained for. Christopher Lloyd and Michael Jeter star as the hapless kidnappers of hyperactive Haley Joel Osment in this heart-warming adaptation of a whimsical tale by O. Henry. 1996

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

Return to Lonesome Dove (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

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 London during a royal wedding. With Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn. 1951

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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

Satanic Rites of Dracula -- DVD111
Professor Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) discovers his arch enemy Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) intends to infect all of humanity with a virulent new strain of bubonic plague. And it will take more than a silver bullet to stop him. This classic horror film from the famous Hammer studios contains nudity and violence. 1974

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

Second Chorus -- DVD107
Two brash young trumpet players (Fred Astaire and Burgess Meredith) both fall for a lovely brunette (Paulette Goddard) and pursue her to New York where they vie, with hilarious results, for her affections and a place in Artie Shaw’s big band. A witty, musical comedy. 1940

Secret Agent -- DVD108
Romance and suspense mingle in this early Alfred Hitchcock drama starring Sir John Gielgud and Madeleine Carroll as secret agents tracking a German spy. With Peter Lorre and Robert Young. 1936

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

Song Spinner -- DVD109
Little Aurora lives in the snowy kingdom of Shandrilan, where all music and loud noise has been banned for as long as she can remember. But when a mysterious woman (Patti LuPone) visits the girl with a special gift from the grandfather she never knew, she must confront her destiny. Can she restore music, joy and sunlight to her silent land before it is too late? A wonderful tale for the whole family. 1995

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

Stage Door Canteen -- DVD110
During WWII, three young soldiers find romance at New York City’s fabled recreation centre where Broadway stars entertain servicemen. Featuring Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Katharine Hepburn, Harpo Marx, Helen Hayes, Edgar Bergen, Peggy Lee, Ray Bolger, George Jessel and Gypsy Rose Lee. Great fun. 1943

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

Suddenly -- DVD114
Soon after the sheriff of a small town (Sterling Hayden) learns the President is coming for a visit, he’s taken hostage by several gunmen posing as FBI agents: their leader (Frank Sinatra) plans to assassinate the President. First-rate performances and deadly suspense. 1954

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

Sword of Lancelot -- DVD116
On orders from King Arthur (Brian Aherne), Lancelot (Cornel Wilde) brings the king’s betrothed Guinevere (Jean Wallace) to Camelot. Pageantry! Romance! Swordfights! 1963

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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

Theater of Blood -- DVD118
A second-rate actor murders his critics in Shakespearean style to get revenge for bad reviews. This British horror film has some brilliantly funny moments. Stars Vincent Price and Diana Rigg. 1973

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

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

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

Touch of Frost: Care and Protection -- DVD147
As his terminally ill wife languishes in bed, Frost investigates a missing child case. Meanwhile, a chance digging turns up a skeleton chained to a strongbox. Then, a former bank employee with links to the strongbox is murdered and Frost must find the killer. ‘A Touch Of Frost’ screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Touch of Frost: Not With Kindness -- DVD148
As Frost grieves for his newly deceased wife, her visiting sister from the States makes his life unbearable. On the job, Frost searches for a missing teenager and a victim of threatening phone calls wakes in the night to find her home engulfed in flames. ‘A Touch Of Frost’ screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Touch of Frost: Conclusions -- DVD149
The son of a prominent Denton official is involved in a hit-and-run that kills an elderly man. After a casino is robbed of the night’s takings, an armed and dangerous fugitive takes a pair of hostages. ‘A Touch Of Frost’ screenplays are written by Richard Harris based on the novels of R.D. Wingfield. 1992

Treasure of the Yankee Zephyr -- DVD126
In the middle of WWII, a U.S.A.F. bomber loaded with gold bullion and good whiskey goes down in a remote area of New Zealand. Forty-odd years later, an eccentric old codger (Donald Pleasence) out hunting deer stumbles on the plane and its cargo. 1981

Trinity Is Still My Name -- DVD127
Two brothers do their best to honor their father’s dying wish: that they become successful outlaws! Bambino (Bud Spence) and younger brother Trinity (Terrence Hill) join forces against corrupt monks, a Texas land baron and a bandit chieftain. Even funnier than the first Trinity film, this spaghetti Western keeps its tongue firmly in cheek while delivering action, laughs and smarts. 1971

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

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. 2000

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Utopia -- DVD134
From a distant uncle, Stan inherits an old sailboat and an island somewhere in the South Seas. Ollie immediately assumes command of the expedition. Against all odds the stumblebum sailors survive a harrowing voyage and wash up as castaways on their private UTOPIA. After appointing himself President, Ollie drafts a constitution banning taxes, laws, and passports. But their idyllic existence is short-lived: uranium is discovered on the island, bringing way more trouble than the local government can handle. Another fine mess indeed. 1950

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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

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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

Who Is Cletis Tout? -- DVD136
After escaping from jail, a forger (Christian Slater) steals the identity of a man wanted by the mob. He's soon caught by a legendary hit man (Tim Allen) whose only weakness is a good yarn. The forger obligingly spins one in this funny, fast-paced, twist-laden thriller. Violence and coarse language. 2000

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

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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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