| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 78 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Dolby Digital; 4:3 full screen. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
| Performer |
Malcolm McDowell, Eileen Atkins, Michael Jayston and Karen Dotrice. |
| Note |
Based on the novel by Dornford Yates. |
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Originally broadcast on PBS television in 1978. |
| Summary |
While on a Pyrenees vacation in 1922, upright English gentleman Richard Chandos encounters the villainous Vanity Fair. Mistress of the turreted Chateau Jezreel and leader of a motley band of criminals, she will inherit millions if she can force her stepdaughter to marry. Pitting his wits against this formidalbe adversary, Chandos determines to rescue the beautiful young woman. But Vanity Fair keeps one step ahead of him, a trick forever up her sleeve and murder in her heart. |
| Language |
Subtitles for deaf and hearing impaired. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording screenplay by Tom Sharpe ; directed by Clive Donner ; produced by Mark Shivas. |
| Subject |
Vacations -- Pyrenees -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Detective and mystery films.
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Made-for-TV movies.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Sharpe, T. (Tom)
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Donner, Clive, 1926-2010.
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Shivas, Mark.
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McDowell, Malcolm.
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Atkins, Eileen.
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Jayston, Michael, 1935-
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Dotrice, Karen.
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Yates, Dornford, 1885-1960.
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
054961808991 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8089 Acorn Media |
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