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Blythe Danner
Most widely held works by
Blythe Danner
Meet the Fockers
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11 editions published between 2004 and 2011 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 1,599 libraries worldwide When Pam and Greg get their parents together it turns into one disaster after another. The hippie Fockers are the direct opposite of the uptight Byrneses. With one pitfall after the next, the film takes awkward in-law experiences to new heights.
Hauru no ugoku shiro Howl's moving castle
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in Japanese and English and held by 1,575 libraries worldwide A young woman named Sophie is cursed by the Witch of the Waste and is turned into an old woman who is unable to tell anyone of her plight. Unable to continue her job at her mother's hat shop, she goes to the ambulatory castle of the notorious wizard Howl and insinuates herself into his household. Sophie befriends Calcifer, the fire demon who powers the castle and who is bound to Howl by a contract, the terms of which Calcifer cannot reveal. They promise to help each other with their problems. Like Calcifer, Howl can also see through the Witch's spell, and he and Sophie fall in love. Sophie helps Howl confront his former teacher, and the Witch of the Waste.
The sisterhood of the traveling pants 2
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5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,537 libraries worldwide Join the four best friends as they finish their first year of college and dive into a summer of excitement. Bridget journeys to Turkey on an archeological dig. Carmen plunges into the hectic, creative world of summer theater in Vermont. Lena discovers new love and old heartbreak at the Rhode Island School of Design. Tibby takes a big step in her relationship with Brian in the Big Apple.
The prince of tides
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19 editions published between 1991 and 2009 in English and German and held by 1,212 libraries worldwide A disillusioned Southern coach reveals his tortured childhood in order to help his troubled, suicidal sister, and discovers the healing powers of love and forgiveness.
1776
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5 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in English and held by 1,073 libraries worldwide 1776 is a delightful musical celebration of the founding of The United States of America. The story centers around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed. This is the DVD "restored" version which runs ca. 166 minutes -- longer than the theatrical release cut, yet shorter than the laserdisc "restored" version.
Little Fockers
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6 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 1,053 libraries worldwide Greg Focker has finally begun to earn the respect of his ex-CIA father-in-law, Jack Byrnes but one important test still lies ahead: will Greg prove that he has what it takes to be the family's next 'Godfocker', or will the circle of trust be broken for good?
Meet the parents
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11 editions published between 2000 and 2010 in English and held by 969 libraries worldwide Greg is in love with Pam, and views their upcoming trip to her parents' house as a perfect opportunity to ask her to marry him. Once Greg is introduced to Pam's parents, however, things slide steadily downhill. Pam's dad, Jack, takes an instant and obvious dislike to Greg, remarking constantly about the fact that he is a male nurse. The weekend goes from bad to worse when Greg manages to, almost, destroy the house and the wedding.
Sylvia
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2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 892 libraries worldwide Born in Boston, MA, in 1932, Sylvia Plath developed a talent as a writer and published her first poem when she was eight years old. That same year, Plath was forced to confront the unexpected death of her father. In 1950, she began studying at Smith College on a literary scholarship. In 1955, she was granted a Fulbright Scholarship to study in England at Cambridge. There, Plath met Ted Hughes, a respected author. The two fell in love, and married in 1958. However, marriage, family, and a growing reputation as an important poet failed to bring Plath happiness.
Meet the parents
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2006 in English and Italian and held by 848 libraries worldwide Male nurse Greg Focker wants to pop the question to his girlfried Pam Byrnes. But she's daddy's little girl, and daddy, has some old-fashioned ideas about manners and manhood. So Pam and Greg make a pilgrimage to the Byrnes' homestead on Long Island. Greg gets off the wrong foot with Mr. Byrnes and never recovers. Little white lies mushroom into ghastly whoppers. Greg finds out that Mr. Byrnes was in the CIA for 34 years. And so the weekend goes from bad to worse to mortifying.
Mark Twain
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 823 libraries worldwide Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.
The Great Santini
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8 editions published between 1979 and 2006 in English and held by 809 libraries worldwide A tough career Marine fighter pilot, disappointed that he has no war to fight, runs his household like a boot camp to the great distress of his emotionally-torn adolescent son.
Mr. & Mrs. Bridge
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16 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 748 libraries worldwide Story of a Kansas City couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bridge, whose lives are affected in different ways as their children grow up and leave home, and more adventurous friends bring new ideas into their home. Mrs. Bridge questions the life she has led, but her husband remains a firm believer in family and home, regardless of the changes in the world around him.
The X-files
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7 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 675 libraries worldwide When a terrorist bomb destroys a building in Dallas Texas, FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy. With the dubious assistance of a pranoid doctor, Mulder and Scully risk their careers and their lives to hunt down a deadly virus which may be exterrestrial in origin -- and could destroy all life on earth.
Husbands and wives
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10 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and Undetermined and held by 651 libraries worldwide Woody Allen and Mia Farrow star as a long-married couple whose own relationship starts to crumble when their best friends, announce they're separating. They immediately pair-up with younger, sexier paramours and enjoy again the pleasures of fresh passion. But smoldering resentments and unexpected jealousies soon rise to the surface, erupting in savage humor and hilariously unpredictable reunions.
Paul
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2 editions published in 2011 in English and held by 635 libraries worldwide Two sci-fi geeks taking a pilgrimage to America's UFO heartland. There they meet a smart-ass alien, Paul, who takes them on an insane road trip. As they struggle to return Paul home, the little green man might just take the outcasts from misfits to intergalactic heroes.
Alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day and other stories and poems
by Judith Viorst
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13 editions published between 1983 and 2004 in English and held by 568 libraries worldwide Stories and poems written from the child's point of view about friendship, bad days, frightening creatures, wishes, and worries.
1776
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8 editions published between 1972 and 2000 in English and held by 552 libraries worldwide A musical celebration of the founding of the United States of America, centering around the familiar historical characters as they organize a movement for independence from Mother England. All events lead up to that most significant date, July 4, 1776, when the Declaration was signed.
Alice
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15 editions published between 1991 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 515 libraries worldwide Comedy about a rich and spoiled New York housewife in a bad marriage. She dreams of having an affair with a musician she met at her children's school! An acupuncturist she visits in Chinatown gives her mysterious potions that break down her inhibitions, make her invisible and let her see tender moments with loved ones from her past.
Forces of nature
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2007 in English and Spanish and held by 494 libraries worldwide A young man on his way to his wedding is stranded several states away. When he hitches a ride with a free-spirited woman, opposites begin to attract.
The love letter
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4 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 487 libraries worldwide An unsigned love letter arrives in a sleepy little New England town and gets residents eying one another with renewed interest. more
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Aliens Animated films Archaeological expeditions Best friends Biographical television programs Biography Comedy films Comedy films Conspiracy Declaration of Independence (United States) Domestic comedy films Drama Families Fantasy films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Franklin, Benjamin,--1706-1790 Great Britain Historical films Hughes, Ted,--1930-1998 Human-alien encounters Inheritance and succession Jeans (Clothing) Jefferson, Thomas,--1743-1826 Jones, Diana Wynne Man-woman relationships Marriage proposals Married people Motion pictures New York (State)--New York Parents-in-law Plath, Sylvia Romance films Romantic comedy films Science fiction films Steampunk films Turkey United States United States.--Federal Bureau of Investigation Vacations Video recordings--for people with visual disabilities Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Witches Wizards Women college students Women poets, American
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