| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 169 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., NTSC. |
| Cast |
Gemma Jones, Ian Ogilvy, Diane Fletcher. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Henry James. |
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Originally broadcast as a television motion picture in 1970. |
| Summary |
Mrs. Gareth is the widowed chatelaine of Poynton. She is fighting to keep her house with its priceless objets d'art from her son Owen and his lovely, but utterly philistine fiancee. When she discovers that her young friend Fleda Vetch is secretly in love with Owen, she thrusts Fleda into the battle line. The power struggle between the three women leaves Owen vacillating. Fleda risks betraying, and being betrayed by, all that she holds most dear. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- England -- Drama.
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Women -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Inheritance and succession -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- England -- Drama.
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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- 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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Made-for-TV movies.
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| Added Author |
Sasdy, Peter.
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Lisemore, Martin.
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Constanduros, Denis, 1910-1978.
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Jones, Gemma.
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Ogilvy, Ian, 1943-
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Fletcher, Diane.
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James, Henry, 1843-1916.
Spoils of Poynton.
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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 three, The spoils of Poynton |
| ISBN |
1419875027 set |
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9781419875021 set |
| Standard No. |
883929042050 set |
| Music No. |
2000005504 BBC Video |
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1000043640 BBC Video (set) |
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3000018711 BBC Video (set) |
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