| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 257 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Performer |
Daniel Massey, Barry Morse, Cyril Cusack. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Henry James. |
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Originally broadcast as a television mini-series in 1972; contains 6 episodes. |
| Summary |
Wealthy American widower Adam Verver and his daughter Maggie live in Europe. They collect art and relish each other's company. Maggie becomes engaged to Amerigo, an Italian prince in reduced circumstances. Maggie and Amerigo marry, and later, after Charlotte and Adam have also wed, both spouses learn of the ongoing affair. Not until Maggie buys the gilded crystal bowl as a birthday present for Adam does truth crack the veneer of propriety. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Contents |
Side A: Episodes 1-4 -- Side B: Episodes 5-6. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Bowls (Tableware) -- Drama.
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Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
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Rich people -- United States -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
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Americans -- England -- Drama.
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Europe -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Historical films.
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Television mini-series.
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| Added Author |
Jones, James Cellan, 1931-
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Massey, Daniel, 1933-1998
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Morse, Barry, 1918-2008.
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Cusack, Cyril, 1910-1993.
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Lisemore, Martin.
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Pulman, Jack.
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James, Henry, 1843-1916.
Golden bowl.
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British Broadcasting Corporation.
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BBC Video (Firm)
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BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
Title on disc label: Henry James collection. Disc five, The golden bowl |
| ISBN |
1419875027 set |
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9781419875021 set |
| Standard No. |
883929042050 set |
| Music No. |
2000005506 BBC Video |
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1000043640 BBC Video (set) |
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3000018711 BBC Video (set) |
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