Poe, James 1923-1980Overview
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James Poe
Cat on a hot tin roof
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17 editions published between 1958 and 2011 in English and held by 1,935 libraries worldwide A story of deception which is destroying a patriarchal Southern family as its members gather for the imminent demise of their "Big Daddy."
Lilies of the field
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3 editions published between 1963 and 2001 in English and held by 1,248 libraries worldwide A free-spirited ex-G.I. stumbles upon five German refugee nuns in Arizona and helps them build a chapel.
Around the world in 80 days
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2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 930 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.
They shoot horses don't they
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2 editions published between 1996 and 2004 in English and held by 610 libraries worldwide In the midst of the Depression, an entire generation sought out the dance marathon as a means of survival. Gig Young won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as the contest promoter.
Around the world in 80 days
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6 editions published between 1956 and 2000 in English and held by 278 libraries worldwide A Victorian era adventure in which the eccentric and precise Phineas Fogg makes a daring wager that he can circle the globe in just eighty days.
The Bedford incident
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4 editions published between 1965 and 2004 in English and held by 223 libraries worldwide "Nerve-racking suspense surrounds The Bedford incident, the tale of a U.S. naval vessel on a routine NATO patrol that ends up in a freakish showdown with a Russian submarine"--Container.
Last train from Gun Hill
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4 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 209 libraries worldwide U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan vows to bring the killer of his wife to justice. However, the suspect is a cattle baron's son and Matt's longtime friend.
Greatest classic films collection. Romantic dramas
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 166 libraries worldwide Rebel without a cause (1955): The adolescent son of a well-to-do family gets into trouble with other kids and the police.
Attack
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2 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 163 libraries worldwide "Captain Cooney's cowardice forces Lieutenant Costa into a fateful choice: continue to risk the lives of his men or take the life of the captain".
The big knife
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5 editions published between 1955 and 2009 in English and held by 146 libraries worldwide "Hollywood superstar Charlie Castle has it all ... except a way out. When he tries to leave show business, his tyrannical studio boss Stanley Hoff blackmails him with a lethal, covered-up secret that could land him in jail. A loose-lipped starlet also knows too much, and when she starts talking, Hoff plans murder."--Container.
Summer and smoke
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5 editions published between 1960 and 2010 in English and held by 107 libraries worldwide From childhood, Alma has loved John Buchanan. Repressed by the pressure of a minister father and a mother who has never recovered from a nervous breakdown, she keeps these feelings bottled up. Her life becomes unbearable when John returns from medical school and takes up with the sultry Rosa, the daughter of the casino owner who is as open and willing as Alma is shy and repressed.
Around the world in 80 days
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4 editions published between 1955 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 101 libraries worldwide Adapted from the story by Jules Verne about a man's endeavor to circumnavigate the world in 80 days.
Toys in the attic
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5 editions published between 1989 and 2010 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide Two spinster sisters who are living out their lives in the old, rundown family home in New Orleans, try to hold onto their younger brother, the only source of excitement in their otherwise dreary lives.
Tennessee Williams film collection
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 54 libraries worldwide Features several of Tennessee Williams' classic films and a documentary on his life.
Scandal sheet
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 48 libraries worldwide "Fuller's acclaimed novel "The Dark Page" was the source for this tense drama which featured Broderick Crawford as an egotistical newspaper editor torn between his fear of discovery and his pride in protégé and star reporter Steve McCleary (John Derek), whose investigation into a "lonelyhearts" murder may uncover his boss' secret past"--Container.
The Bedford incident
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1 edition published in 1987 in English and held by 40 libraries worldwide A maniacle U.S. Navy commander drives his crew to breaking point as he pursues a German NATO submarine. On board the naval vessel is a former U-boat commander, and a photo journalist who is supposed to be recording a "typical mission."
They shoot horses, don't they
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6 editions published between 1990 and 2004 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide In the depths of the Great Depression, a ragged group of Hollywood hopefuls are drawn together in a bizzare dance marathon, hoping desperately to be spotted by a casting agent, or at least win a shot at the cash prize of $1,500.
The gathering
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3 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 32 libraries worldwide "For years, hard-driving businessman Adam Thornton neglected his family. Now, with a diagnosis of only weeks to live, Adam arranges a Christmas reunion, but not even the season of miracles can heal long-time emotional wounds."--Container.
The big knife
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1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide A depressed Hollywood star who wants better things for himself, is blackmailed to sign a new contract.
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and, Last train from Gun Hill
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2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Lawman Wyatt Earp and gunfighter John 'Doc' Holliday team up to rid Tombstone, Arizona of the murderous Clanton gang. Last train from Gun Hill: U.S. Marshal Matt Morgan vows to bring the killer of his wife to justice; however, the suspect is a cattle baron's son and Matt's longtime friend. more
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Adventure and adventurers African Americans--Relations with German Americans Alcoholics Arizona Cold War (1945-1989) Comedy films Dance marathons Death Deception Depressions Drama Dysfunctional families Epic films Families Fathers and sons Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film adaptations Film and video adaptations Films for the hearing impaired Friendship Gay men--Relations with heterosexual women Germans Husband and wife Justice Louisiana--New Orleans Lust Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Melodrama Military campaigns Mississippi Murder Nuns Race relations Romance films Science fiction films Soldiers Southern States Terminally ill United States Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired Voyages around the world War films Western films Williams, Tennessee,--1911-1983 World War (1939-1945)
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