| Edition |
[Widescreen]. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.. |
| Series |
Criterion collection ; 96 |
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Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 96.
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| Note |
Based on the novel by Robert Wilder. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Russell Matty ; editor, Russell F. Schoengarth ; music, Frank Skinner. |
| Cast |
Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, Robert Keith, Grant WIlliams, Edward C. Platt. |
| Summary |
Drama of a Texas oil magnate brought down by the excesses of his spoiled offspring. |
| System Details |
DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation; Dolby digital mono. |
| Note |
Special features: The melodrama archive : an annotated filmography of director Douglas Sirk with hundreds of behind-the-scenes and production photos, plus vintage lobby cards; Original theatrical trailers for 'Written on the wind' and 'All that heaven allows.' |
| Awards |
Best Supporting Actress Oscar for Dorothy Malone. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Local Note |
Some of the Simsbury Public Library items are are part of the Hayes Collection. |
| Subject |
Wilder, Robert, 1901-1974 -- Film adaptations.
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Dysfunctional families -- Drama.
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Rich people -- Drama.
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Siblings -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- Texas -- Drama.
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Marriage -- Drama.
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Texas -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Sirk, Douglas, 1897-1987.
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Zugsmith, Albert.
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Zuckerman, George, 1916-1996.
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Hudson, Rock, 1925-1985.
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Bacall, Lauren, 1924-2014
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Stack, Robert, 1919-2003.
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Malone, Dorothy.
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Wilder, Robert, 1901-1974
Written on the wind.
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Universal-International (Firm)
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Criterion Collection (Firm)
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| ISBN |
1559409134 |
| Standard No. |
715515011525 |
| Music No. |
CC1566D Criterion Collection |
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