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1) King Lear
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.
2) Mr. Deeds
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Small-town guy Longfellow Deeds goes to New York City to collect a $40 billion inheritance from a long lost uncle, even living in a palatial mansion with the services of an unusual butler isn't too bad. Things get better when he meets a beautiful school nurse. But money changes everything, and things aren't what they seem-- his sweetie is actually a journalist feeding reports of his outrageous behavior to the press! Now, its up to Deeds to straighten...
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Princess Mia has just graduated from college. She is soon going to take over as Queen of Genovia from her grandmother, Queen Clarisse. However, Mia learns that she must marry in 30 days or forfeit the crown of Genovia to another rightful heir, Nicholas Devereaux. His uncle, Viscount Mabrey is really the one who wants Nicholas to be King. Not trusting Nicholas, Mia picks a decent guy who's sweet and charming and likeable, but can she go through with...
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
"King Lear dramatizes the story of an aged king of ancient Britain, whose plan to divide his kingdom among his three daughters ends tragically." -- From Folger Shakespeare Library website.
"Shakespeare's 'King Lear' challenges us with the magnitude, intensity, and sheer duration of the pain that it represents. Its figures harden their hearts, engage in violence, or try to alleviate the suffering of others. Lear himself rages until his sanity cracks....
Publisher
Cinedigm
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive 'the ultimate gift', with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.
7) The estate
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Two sisters attempt to win over their terminally ill, difficult-to-please aunt in hopes of becoming the beneficiaries of her wealthy estate, only to find the rest of their greedy family members have the same idea in this hilarious comedy about family being the worst.
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Billionaire Red Stevens wants to bequeath at least one member of his extended family "the ultimate gift:" something he perceives as immensely more valuable than material wealth. Jason holds a deep-seated hatred for his newly-deceased grandfather, so he's surprised to learn that he's been mentioned in his late grandfather's will. Far from a straightforward gift, Red's bequest comes in the form of a series of mysterious recorded instructions, the first...
9) Are you here
Pub. Date
2014
Edition
Full screen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (114 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When his off-the-grid best buddy Ben Baker inherits his estranged father's fortune, womanizing local weatherman Steve Dallas joins forces with him to battle the legal challenge brought by Ben's formidable sister.
10) The last right
Publisher
Level 33 Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"New York-based Daniel Murphy wakes on a flight to Ireland to find elderly passenger Padraig Murphy (no relation) has died in the next seat. To his surprise, the lonely Padraig had just listed him as his next of kin. Daniel, his autistic brother and a woman they've just met must journey across the Emerald Isle to bury the stranger, becoming the focus of a nationwide manhunt for body snatching" -- Container.
Series
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are taken in by a series of oddball relatives and others after their wealthy parents are killed in a fire. The first to take them in is the dastardly and cunning Count Olaf, who is only interested in their inheritance.
12) Amityville cult
Publisher
ITN Studios
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After unexpectedly, and mysteriously, inheriting his estranged grandmother's mansion, Stanley DeFeo finds himself in the small town of Amityville surrounded by buried family secrets and a sinister plot against him.
13) Inheritance
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The patriarch of a wealthy and powerful family suddenly passes away, leaving his daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and destroy her and her family's lives.
Publisher
Hallmark Channel
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (255 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dater's handbook: Cass, a successful businesswoman who is unsuccessful in her personal life, tries the dater's handbook.
When sparks fly: A big city journalist is sent back to her small hometown to write a story.
Royal hearts: Kelly's father inherits and estate in a faraway land. They discover that Hank also inherited the titles on King.
15) Finding home
Publisher
Monarch Home Video
Pub. Date
[2006]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Amanda inherits a bed-and-breakfast after the death of her grandmother. The busy executive has every intention of selling it off, until she begins going through her grandmother's belongings. She then begins to question her way of life.
17) Snow dogs
Pub. Date
2002
Edition
Standard full screen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (99 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a Miami dentist inherits a team of sled dogs, he's got to learn the trade or lose his pack to a crusty mountain man.
18) Bleak house
Pub. Date
2006
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (approximately 480 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The icily beautiful Lady Dedlock faces the revelation of her dark past once Mr. Tulkinghorn catches wind of it. Esther's background also comes to light after the murder of a strange man. An all-star cast comes together for this Dickens classics.
19) Trouble
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Maggie and Ben are middle-aged siblings who were given equal halves of their father's land upon his death. Though perpetual screw-up Ben sold his half years ago to his more responsible sister, he is now doing everything he can to get it back. And Maggie is doing everything she can to get him off her property.
20) Happy Gilmore
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (182 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Happy Gilmore: Although Happy dreams of becoming a professional hockey player, he discovers that his hockey slap shot translates to an astonishing 400 yard tee shot. So when his grandmother loses her home to the IRS, Happy decides to earn the house back by joining the pro golf tour, bringing his ferocious temper and outlandish antics to the well-tended fairways. Before long, Happy is a media sensation, attracting crowds and news cameras wherever he...