Koster, Henry 1905-1988Overview
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Harvey
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31 editions published between 1950 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 1,318 libraries worldwide Comedy about a good-natured fellow whose constant companion is a six-foot tall invisible rabbit. His sister is determined to marry her daughter off and decides to commit her brother to a mental hospital to get him out of the way. Due to a mix-up the sister is committed instead, and it is up to the kindly brother and his imaginary friend to straighten things out!
The bishop's wife
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18 editions published between 1947 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,123 libraries worldwide Cary Grant stars as an angel who materializes in answer to the prayers of a harried young bishop, David Niven. Niven's efforts to raise money for a new cathedral have endangered his marriage to beautiful Loretta Young. Grant enters the bishop's household hoping to end the problems plaguing the family, but instead the bishop's negelected wife becomes infatuated with him.
The robe
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34 editions published between 1952 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 920 libraries worldwide This is the inspiring story of the robe that Jesus wore on the cross and the Roman centurion, Marcellus Gallio, who wins the robe in a gambling match at the foot of the cross.
Flower drum song
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 707 libraries worldwide Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 1950's. Pretty Mei Li has stowed away on a Chinese steamer with her professor father to become a mail-order bride for nightclub owner Sammy Fong. Sammy, however, is completely infatuated with saucy showgirl Linda Low, who is intent on making him jealous enough to propose to her. As Sammy sets out to assign his marriage contract (and Mei Li) to Wang Ta, a handsome college student living in Chinatown, complications, merriment, and many musical numbers ensue.
The Inspector general
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80 editions published between 1949 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 644 libraries worldwide A corrupt village wrongly suspects the idiot assistant of a medicine-show operator of being the emperor's omnipotent inspector general in disguise.
The robe
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6 editions published between 1953 and 2005 in English and held by 537 libraries worldwide This is the inspiring story of the robe that Jesus wore on the cross and the Roman centurion, Marcellus Gallio, who wins the robe in a gambling match at the foot of the cross.
A man called Peter
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3 editions published between 1992 and 2007 in English and held by 407 libraries worldwide The Scottish-born minister who became Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
D-day the sixth of June
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11 editions published between 1984 and 2005 in English and held by 327 libraries worldwide A wartime romance set against the backdrop of preparations for D-Day, (the invasion of Normandy near the close of World War II), involves an American officer and an Englishwoman who is married to a British commando.
Mr. Hobbs takes a vacation
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 327 libraries worldwide When a businessman decides to take his family on a vacation in a rented cottage on the West Coast seashore, everyone starts to complain and create problems, until he steps in and saves the day.
Come to the stable
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3 editions published between 1993 and 2006 in English and held by 233 libraries worldwide Determined to fulfill a promise made to God for saving a hospital from destruction during World War II, Sister Margaret and Sister Scolastica arrive in Connecticut with the dream of building a children's hospital. All they need is land and money. They already have the most essential ingredient-- faith.
The singing nun
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6 editions published between 1965 and 2008 in English and held by 217 libraries worldwide Based on the true story of the singing Belgian nun. Sister Ann defies all stereotypes with her delightfully shocking habits.
Stars and stripes forever
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2 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in English and held by 188 libraries worldwide Entertaining biography of the renowned band leader.
The story of Ruth
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 179 libraries worldwide A Moabite priestess renounces her Gods for the God of Israel. Since she is a foreigner, her dedication is not readily accepted by the villagers. All the spectacle of heathen idolatry and human sacrifice. One of the Bible's timeless love stories.
The virgin queen
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 178 libraries worldwide "In an effort to advance his ambition to sail to the New World on behalf of his beloved England, the future Sir Walter Raleigh enamors himself to the Queen. She initially rebuffs him, but he slowly wins her over--not just in business, but also in her heart. However, when he falls in love and marries one of her ladies-in-waiting, Raleigh enrages Elizabeth and risks everything he's fought for"--Container.
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6 editions published between 1982 and 1987 in English and held by 164 libraries worldwide
O. Henry's full house
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3 editions published between 1952 and 2006 in English and held by 161 libraries worldwide John Steinbeck introduces dramatizations of five of O. Henry's short stories.
The story of Ruth
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6 editions published between 1960 and 2007 in English and held by 159 libraries worldwide Screen version of the celebrated Old Testament story of spiritual love and personal loyalty.
My blue heaven
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide A popular husband-and-wife entertainer team, making their move from radio to television, believe their lives will be complete when they can start a family. When they decide to adopt, they face problems and disappointments and are ultimately rewarded with an overabundance of babies.
Deanna Durbin sweetheart collection
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 152 libraries worldwide The girl they call "Winnipeg's Sweetheart," Deanna Durbin, captured the hearts of movie fans everywhere with her irresistible charm and golden voice. From her debut film in 1936 to the release of her last film in 1947, Deanna was an international superstar and box-office sensation. Then at the height of her fame, she walked away from Hollywood forever. Now her movie magic lives on in this special 6-film set, The Deanna Durbin Sweetheart Pack. This rare treasure includes some of her best-loved films, including The Academy Award nominated Three Smart Girls; First Love, a modern riff on the classic Cinderella story; It Started with Eve, a tender-hearted musical farce; Lady on a Train, a crazy who-done-it; and Can't Help Singing, the film that takes Deanna out to the Old West in search of romance and adventure.
The virgin queen
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14 editions published between 1950 and 2006 in English and Multiple languages and held by 151 libraries worldwide The story of the aging Queen Elizabeth I's attraction to handsome Sir Walter Raleigh and her bitter clash with a scheming, younger rival. more
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Angels Armies--Officers Arranged marriage Bible films Bible films Bishops Bishops' spouses Brides Brothers and sisters California--San Francisco California--San Francisco--Chinatown Chinese Americans Christmas films Comedy films Comedy films Drama Families Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired First loves Flower drum song (Rodgers, Richard) France--Normandy History Holy Coat Imaginary companions Interviews Involuntary treatment Jesus Christ Koster, Henry,--1905-1988 Mail order brides Man-woman relationships Marshall, Peter,--1902-1949 Military campaigns Motion picture producers and directors Musical films Musical films Religious films Religious films Romantic comedy films Rome Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Vacations Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Women--Conduct of life Women immigrants World War (1939-1945)
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Früherer Name Kosterlitz, Hermann 1905-1988
Kosterlitz, Herman 1905-1988
Kosterlitz, Hermann, 1905-
Kosterlitz, Hermann, 1905-1988
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