Howard, Trevor 1916-1988Overview
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Gandhi
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8 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and held by 2,177 libraries worldwide Chronicles the life of Gandhi beginning with his political activities in South Africa during the late 1890's and ending with his assassination at the hands of a Hindu extremist in 1948. Shows the development of his philosophy of non-violence as he leads the people of India to independence from the British.
The third man
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94 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 1,803 libraries worldwide Set in post-war Vienna, an American western-adventure writer searches for a friend who turns out to be the king-pin of the Austrian black market.
Noel Coward's Brief encounter
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40 editions published between 1945 and 2010 in English and held by 1,158 libraries worldwide Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson star as middle-class suburbanites whose casual friendship evolves into a passionate yearning for each other. But as their affections grow stronger, they must face a difficult decision that will affect both of their lives forever.
Gandhi
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17 editions published between 1982 and 2009 in English and held by 1,083 libraries worldwide Chronicles the life of Gandhi beginning with his political activities in South Africa during the late 1890's and ending with his assassination at the hands of a Hindu extremist in 1948. Shows the development of his philosophy of non-violence as he leads the people of India to independence from the British.
Memory of the camps
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19 editions published between 1985 and 2005 in English and held by 1,050 libraries worldwide "When allied troops invaded Germany and liberated Nazi death camps at the end of World War II, they found unspeakable horrors that still haunt the world's conscience. In 1945, British and American film crews accompanying the troops liberating the camps captured these atrocities firsthand. The resulting film directed in part by Alfred Hitchcock but never finished, was discovered by Frontline in 1984 in the archives of the Imperial War Museum. Sixty years after the war ended, Frontline now re-broadcasts this powerful memorial in its entirety"--Container.
Around the world in 80 days
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 926 libraries worldwide Phlegmatic, punctual Englishman Phileas Fogg believes in progress, science, and intellectual deduction. When a member of the Reform Club challenges him on the impossibility of completing a round-the-world tour in eighty days, he wagers his entire fortune to prove that he can do it. He is accompanied by his valet Passepartout, and followed by Mr. Fix, a detective who believes he is a notorious bank robber. Shot in 70mm, using the Todd-AO process (an extremely high definition widescreen film format), the film is notable for its picturesque, exotic scenery, international cast, and the plethora of stars in cameo appearances, all highly innovative at the time.
Father Goose
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14 editions published between 1964 and 2001 in English and held by 889 libraries worldwide During World War II, a South Seas wanderer is compelled by the Australian navy to act as a sky observer on a small island, where he finds himself in charge of six refugee schoolchildren and their headmistress.
Superman
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7 editions published between 2000 and 2011 in English and held by 833 libraries worldwide As an infant, Superman is sent to earth from the doomed planet Krypton. As he grows up, he learns he has super powers which he must hide from the ordinary mortals around him. But the time comes when Superman's powers for good are revealed to the world. Superman battles with supercriminal Lex Luthor and his cohorts as they attempt to destroy California by activating the San Andreas fault.
Mutiny on the Bounty
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15 editions published between 1962 and 2011 in English and held by 769 libraries worldwide In 1787, the HMS Bounty sets out on a journey that will take it through perilous seas to a tropical paradise -- and into history as one of the most ill-fated vessels ever to sail for King and country.
Ryan's daughter
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20 editions published between 1970 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 768 libraries worldwide Headstrong Rosy lives on the heathered hills of Ireland's Dingle Peninsule. She cannot forsake her passionate romance with a handsome British officer. Yet, for Rosy, there is a greater love - the devotion of her reserved schoolteacher husband Charles. When Rosy has an illicit affair and is ultimately charged with treason, it is Charles who will stand by her side.
The Battle of Britain
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16 editions published between 1969 and 2009 in English and German and held by 705 libraries worldwide The story of the aerial combat battle of WWII, in which the Royal Air Force held off the German Luftwaffe.
The third man
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7 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in English and held by 702 libraries worldwide Pulp novelist Holly Martins travels to shadowy, postwar Vienna, only to find himself investigating the mysterious death of an old friend, black-market opportunist Harry Lime-- and thus begins this legendary tale of love, deception, and murder.
The taming of the shrew
by William Shakespeare
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29 editions published between 1960 and 2004 in 3 languages and held by 675 libraries worldwide Margaret Leighton plays the fiery-tongued Kate, and Trevor Howard performs as Petruchio, her swaggering husband determined to teach her manners, in this buoyant production. As other romantic entanglements swirl around Kate and Petruchio, headstrong Kate learns to mind her tongue without losing her wonderful spirit.
Shaka Zulu
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16 editions published between 1986 and 2003 in English and held by 653 libraries worldwide Shaka Zulu is the powerful true story of tribal Africa during the turbulent 19th century. This critically acclaimed mini-series follows the life of Shaka, a powerful and mighty Zulu leader, as he grows up to fulfill an ancient tribal prophecy, uniting his people into a bold new nation. Shaka is driven by his extraordinary intelligence, courage, astounding physical ability an immortal stance, leading his proud warriors in their quest to be one people, one power, one empire!
A Doll's house
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12 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in English and held by 599 libraries worldwide Nora, the "model wife," commits forgery and risks destruction in order to save her husband. But after he rejects her, she leaves her husband and children to begin a new life.
Von Ryan's Express
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20 editions published between 1965 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 552 libraries worldwide American combat pilot Col. Joseph Ryan (Sinatra) is shot down over Nazi-controlled Italy and joins U.S. and English WWII troops in a prison camp during the summer of 1943. Given the insulting nickname "Von Ryan" because he initially seems more concerned with surviving than escaping, the colonel eventually leads Allied prisoners, as their new top ranking officer, in a daredevil race for freedom by commandeering an entire German freight train bound for Switzerland, with the Nazis in hot pursuit.
The Count of Monte Cristo
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13 editions published between 1975 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 546 libraries worldwide Edmond Dantes, unjustly imprisoned on the eve of his wedding by a rival suitor and his accomplices, escapes after 14 years, uncovers the hidden Monte Cristo treasure described a fellow prisoner, and, as the mysterious count, exacts his revenge.
Green for danger
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10 editions published between 1946 and 2007 in English and held by 469 libraries worldwide A postman dies on the operating table at a rural English hospital, in the midst of the Nazi blitz. But was his death accidental?
Windwalker
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16 editions published between 1980 and 2003 in Cheyenne and English and held by 416 libraries worldwide Lying on his deathbed, the aging Cheyenne Warrior, Windwalker, tells his life's story to his small grandchildren. He recounts his years as a young brave, marriage to beautiful Tashina, the blessing of having twin sons born to them, and his anguish at having Tashina die and one of the babies stolen during a raid by Crow warriors.
Superman
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2009 in English and held by 406 libraries worldwide A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others. more
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Adultery Adventure and adventurers Atrocities Austria--Vienna Biographical films Biographical films Biography Britain, Battle of (Great Britain : 1940) Comedy films Concentration camps Detective and mystery films Detective and mystery films Documentary films Drama Drama England Epic films Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Gandhi,--Mahatma,--1869-1948 Great Britain Historical films History Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) Housewives India Man-woman relationships Marriage Motion pictures Nationalists Nonviolence Political science Race relations Railroad stations Romance films Shaka,--Zulu Chief,--1787?-1828 Sources South Africa Statesmen Superman (Fictitious character) Superman films Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Voyages around the world War films War films World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Howard-Smith, Trevor Wallace, 1916-1988
Howard, Trevor Wallace 1916-1988
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English
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Spanish (39) Multiple languages (22) German (14) Italian (14) No Linguistic content (13) Cheyenne (8) French (4) Undetermined (4) Chinese (1) Turkish (1) Catalan (1) Covers
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