John Boles
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"As Alexander Hamilton's star has risen, Thomas Jefferson's has fallen, largely owing to their divergent views on race. Once seen as the most influential American champion of liberty and democracy, Jefferson is now remembered largely for his relationship with his slave Sally Hemings, and for electing not to free her or most of the other people he owned. In this magisterial biography, the eminent scholar John B. Boles does not ignore the aspects of...
Author
Publisher
University of Virginia Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The culmination of a lifetime of erudition by one of America's leading historians, Seven Virginians is a narrative history and synthesis of the major scholarship on the period between 1750 and 1830 that examines the place of seven major Virginians before, during, and after the American Revolution: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, George Mason, Patrick Henry, and John Marshall. With refreshing candor regarding the...
4) Frankenstein
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
An unforgettable masterpiece, the original Frankenstein stars Boris Karloff as the screens most tragic and iconic monster in what many consider to be the greatest horror film ever made. Tampering with life and death, Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) pieces together salvaged body parts to bring a human monster to life. The mad scientists dreams are shattered by his creations violent rage as the monster awakens to a world in which he is unwelcome. Featuring...
Series
Shirley Temple volume 9
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Only a plea to President Lincoln can help when the father of a plantation girl is arrested and charged with espionage against the Yankees.
Publisher
MGM Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Stella, an uncouth, lower-class woman, marries wealthy, well-bred Stephen Dallas to escape her poor surroundings. When their class differences lead to divorce, she undergoes a self-sacrificing struggle to give their daughter a better life, away from her damaging influence.
7) Curly top
Series
Shirley Temple ultimate collection volume 2
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"After the kind trustee of an orphanage adopts little Elizabeth and her older sister Mary, Mary falls in love with the man. So the adorable Elizabeth decides to play matchmaker and bring her two favorite grownups together!"--Container.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Edward Morgan, rich trustee of an orphanage, meets and is entranced with little Elizabeth and her older sister Mary. He adopts them and they come to adore Edward. Mary falls in love with Edward, and he has the same feelings; Elizabeth plays matchmaker.
9) Frankenstein
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts. It's director James Whale's adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel blended with the compassionate portrayal of a creature groping for identity that makes Frankenstein a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time.
10) Stella Dallas
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Even after her marriage to well-bred Stephen Dallas ends, irrepressible Stella is determined to give their daughter the life she never had. When it comes down to her child's happiness versus her own, Stella's sacrifice is the epitome of bravery.
Publisher
20th Century Fox
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Virginia Cary and her family live happily on their southern plantation until the Civil War sends her father away. Soon Virginia's father is captured and accused of being a spy. Virginia makes a personal visit to President Lincoln to help free her father.
13) King of jazz
Series
Criterion collection volume 915
Publisher
The Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Made during the early years of the movie musical, this exuberant revue was one of the most extravagant, eclectic, and technically ambitious Hollywood productions of its day. Starring the bandleader Paul Whiteman, then widely celebrated as the King of Jazz, the film drew from Broadway variety shows to present a spectacular array of sketches, performances by such acts of the Rhythm Boys (featuring a young Bing Crosby), and orchestral numbers--all lavishly...
15) Thousands cheer
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
An aerialist-turned-G.I. romances a colonel's daughter. But the real story is the most spectacular camp show in military history, featuring skits and songs.
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man.
Dracula: A vampire terrorizes the countryside in his search for human blood.
Frankenstein: Tampering with life and death,...
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Dimples (1936): A tiny performer encourages her pickpocket grandfather (Frank Morgan) to go legit. -- The Little Colonel (1935): A tiny Southerner inspires her mom and estranged grandfather to reconcile. -- The Littlest Rebel (1935): Amidst the sorrow of the Civil War, an irrepressible tot gains an audience with President Lincoln himself! -- The Blue Bird (1940): In a rare departure from her bubbly screen persona, Shirley plays a spoiled little girl...