| Description |
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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laser optical NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video rda |
| System Details |
DVD ; NTSC; full screen. |
| Performer |
Narrator, George Plimpton. |
| Note |
Originally released in 2000. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Summary |
James Thurber: The Life and Hard Times is the first major documentary on the life and work of one of America's greatest humorists. Known for his classic short story, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Thurber was a legendary contributor of prose and cartoons to The New Yorker magazine where he worked for many years. Narrated by George Plimpton, this documentary includes interviews with Edward Albee, John Updike, Alistair Cooke, Roy Blount Jr., Fran Lebowitz and others. |
| Note |
Special features included. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Subject |
Thurber, James, 1894-1961.
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American wit and humor.
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Cartoonists -- United States -- Biography.
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Humorists, American -- 20th century -- Biography.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary television programs.
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Biographical television programs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Van Doren, Adam, 1962- writer, producer, director.
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Plimpton, George, narrator.
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Van Doren Productions, Inc., production company.
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First-Run Features (Firm), film distributor.
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| Standard No. |
720229916004 |
| Music No. |
FRF 916004D First Run Features |
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