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The treasure of the Sierra Madre
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38 editions published between 1948 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 2,100 libraries worldwide Two down-and-out Americans in Mexico meet a grizzled old prospector who piques their interest with stories of his gold-hunting experiences. The Americans gather a stake and set off with the old prospector in search of fortune.
The Maltese falcon
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75 editions published between 1941 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 2,055 libraries worldwide After the death of his partner, private eye Sam Spade is dragged into a quest for a priceless statuette.
The Maltese falcon
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10 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 1,647 libraries worldwide After the death of his partner, San Francisco private eye Sam Spade is dragged into a quest for a priceless statuette.
Key Largo
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49 editions published between 1948 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,585 libraries worldwide A disillusioned returning World War II veteran has lost the will to fight ... until he arrives at a rundown hotel in Key Largo. There a mobster holes up against a raging storm, holding the veteran, the hotel owner and the owner's widowed daughter-in-law at gunpoint.
Chinatown
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6 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 1,553 libraries worldwide Private eye Jake Gittes, living off the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-war Southern California is hired by a beautiful socialite to investigate her husband's extra-marital affair. Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together for one, unforgettable night in Chinatown.
Moby Dick
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40 editions published between 1956 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 1,467 libraries worldwide Consumed by an insane rage, Captain Ahab has but one purpose in life-- revenge on the great white whale who maimed and disfigured him.
The African Queen
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9 editions published between 1951 and 2010 in English and held by 1,456 libraries worldwide At the start of World War I, German imperial troops burn down a mission in Africa. The mission's reverend was so overtaken with disappointment that he passes away. Shortly after his well-educated, snooty sister Rose buries her brother, she must leave on the only available transport, the 'African Queen' steamboat. The boat is manned by the ill-mannered bachelor, Charlie. Together they embark on a long difficult journey, without any comfort. Rose grows determined to assist in the British war effort and presses Charlie until he finally agrees and together they steam up the Ulana encountering an enemy fort, raging rapids, bloodthirsty parasites and an endlessly branching stream which always seems to lead them to what appear to be impenetrable swamps. Despite their opposing personalities, the two grow closer to each other and ultimately carry out their plan to take out a German warship.
An open book
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36 editions published between 1980 and 2006 in 6 languages and held by 1,441 libraries worldwide The story of one of the most admired American movie-makers.
The Red badge of courage
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18 editions published between 1950 and 2003 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,432 libraries worldwide The story of Henry Fleming and his grappling with fear and courage as a Union Army recruit during the Civil War.
Annie
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 1,392 libraries worldwide The story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks.
The African Queen
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88 editions published between 1951 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,181 libraries worldwide Two very different people find themselves thrown together in the war-torn African jungle in 1914 and together they embark on a dangerous mission to destroy a German gunboat.
Annie
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41 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,165 libraries worldwide The story of the comic strip character Little Orphan Annie, who is adopted by billionaire "Daddy" Warbucks.
The black cauldron
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 1,070 libraries worldwide In a race against the evil Horned Toad, Taran must be the first to find the Black Cauldron, which the Horned Toad could use to destroy the world.
The night of the iguana
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26 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in 6 languages and held by 1,052 libraries worldwide A defrocked, alcoholic, and emotionally-troubled minister struggles with his desire for earthly pleasures as a tour guide in Mexico. Shepherding a busload of school teachers and one libidinous 18-year old girl, he becomes entangled with the teen, suffers a nervous breakdown when discovered, and strands the group at the remote and rundown seaside hotel of his old friend Maxine. As his emotional state continues to unravel, and the group's problems increase, the hotel is joined by a travelling artist and her aged poet father, with their own secret troubles.
The Black Cauldron
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in English and held by 991 libraries worldwide In a race against the evil Horned Toad, Taran must be the first to find the Black Cauldron, which the Horned Toad could use to destroy the world.
The asphalt jungle
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 950 libraries worldwide An aging criminal is released from prison and decides to assemble the old gang to go on one last perfect heist.
Chinatown
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31 editions published between 1974 and 2009 in 5 languages and held by 863 libraries worldwide A private detective finds himself in over his head as he takes on a case involving the most rich and powerful people in Chinatown.
The Hobbit
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16 editions published between 1977 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 819 libraries worldwide A long time ago, in Middle Earth, humans shared their days with elves, wizards, goblins, dragons, heroes ... and hobbits. Just minding his own business, Bilbo has a guest, Gandolf, drop in on him. Soon, one by one a whole group of dwarves drop in and Bilbo finds himself joining the quest to reclaim their kingdom from an evil dragon.
The Man who would be king
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31 editions published between 1975 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 802 libraries worldwide Danny Dravot and Peachy Carnehan leave 19th century India and set out for the isolated, primitive land of Kafiristan, whose people haven't seen an outsider in hundreds of years. Peachy becomes lord of the kingdom's treasury, a huge chamber spilling over with limitless gold and priceless rare jewels. Danny is first crowned king, then, declared a god.
Beat the devil
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78 editions published between 1953 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 771 libraries worldwide An offbeat tale of adventure and suspense involving the passengers on a steamer who attempt to outfox each other for illegal control of a parcel of land believed to be rich with uranium deposits. more
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Action and adventure films American Civil War (1861-1865) Americans Animated films Biography California--Los Angeles California--Los Angeles--Chinatown Children's films Comedy films Criticism, interpretation, etc. Detective and mystery films Detective and mystery films Drama Families Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Film noir Films Films for the hearing impaired Gangster films Gangsters History Huston, John,--1906-1987 Incest Juvenile works Little Orphan Annie (Fictitious character) Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Mexico Military campaigns Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture producers and directors Murder Orphans Prospecting Prydain (Imaginary place) Spade, Sam (Fictitious character) United States Veterans Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War films Water rights Whaling World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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falsche Schreibweise Huston, Jhon 1906-1987
Huston, Jhon, 1906-1987
Huston, John, 1906-1987
Huston, John Marcellus
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English
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French (176) Spanish (91) Multiple languages (83) No Linguistic content (70) German (51) Undetermined (46) Italian (12) Japanese (7) Chinese (5) Turkish (2) Basque (1) Portuguese (1) Polish (1) Serbian (1) Greek, Modern (1) Miscellaneous languages (1) Xhosa (1) Covers
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