Bainter, Fay 1892-1968Overview
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Fay Bainter
Most widely held works by
Fay Bainter
Woman of the year
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13 editions published between 1941 and 2008 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 968 libraries worldwide In this hilarious excursion into the battle of the sexes, Tracy plays Sam Craig, the down-to-earth sportswriter of the New York Chronicle. As Tess Harding, the paper's bright international columnist, Hepburn makes his life miserable. As soon as they start taking swipes at each other in their columns, there is little peace between them. In the office and in the bedroom the squabbling continues, until their problems are overcome by their deep love for each other.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's State fair
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2 editions published between 1999 and 2006 in English and held by 615 libraries worldwide Each member of the Frake family seeks a different prize when they attend the Iowa State Fair.
Make way for tomorrow
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3 editions published between 2008 and 2010 in English and held by 510 libraries worldwide In this 'enormously moving Depression-era depiction of the frustrations of family, aging, and the generation gap' [-- Container], an elderly couple must move in with their adult children when they lose their home.
Our town
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11 editions published between 1940 and 2004 in English and held by 378 libraries worldwide Deals with life in a small New Hampshire community during the early years of the 20th century.
The secret life of Walter Mitty
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10 editions published between 1990 and 2009 in English and French and held by 359 libraries worldwide Walter, a mild-mannered mouse, imagines himself as a number of daredevil heroes. One of Walter's dreams becomes a reality when he gets involved with a beautiful blonde and becomes the target of a gang of jewel thieves who believe he has their loot.
Jezebel
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7 editions published between 1965 and 2000 in English and held by 229 libraries worldwide Julie Marsden, a headstrong and unconventional beauty in pre- Civil War New Orleans, lashes out in revenge when she is scorned by the man she loves.
Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland collection
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2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 193 libraries worldwide Babes in arms: When vaudeville-famous parents meet financial trouble, their son gathers up his stage friends and puts on a show to raise money. All appears well until a hurricane hits before opening night.
Woman of the year
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2011 in English and held by 155 libraries worldwide In this hilarious excursion into the battle of the sexes, Tracy plays Sam Craig, the down-to-earth sportswriter of the New York Chronicle. As Tess Harding, the paper's bright international columnist, Hepburn makes his life miserable. As soon as they start taking swipes at each other in their columns, there is little peace between them. In the office and in the bedroom the squabbling continues, until their problems are overcome by their deep love for each other.
Young Tom Edison
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4 editions published between 1940 and 2009 in English and held by 150 libraries worldwide Mickey Rooney stars as the young boy who grew up to become America's greatest inventor, Thomas Alva Edison, in this heartwarming biographical film based on his early life.
Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland collection. Babes on Broadway
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 88 libraries worldwide One of the famous old musicals that combines captivating music and lavish production numbers by the master, Busby Berkeley. The story is the standard tale of two struggling Broadway hopefuls, and is filled with 16 song and dance numbers.
Journey for Margaret
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2 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in English and held by 68 libraries worldwide Robert Young stars as veteran journalist John Davis, who is covering the war with the British allies in London. When his pregnant wife Nora injured in an air raid there, the couple is robbed of their chance of ever becoming parents - until John picks up on an assignment that changes their lives forever.
Dark waters
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 36 libraries worldwide A psychological thriller about a nervous young heiress driven to attempt suicide by a fake aunt and uncle who want to collect her estate.
Babes on Broadway
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2 editions published between 1941 and 2007 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide One of the famous old musicals that combines captivating music and lavish production numbers by the master, Busby Berkeley. The story is the standard tale of two struggling Broadway hopefuls, and is filled with 16 song and dance numbers.
Macbeth
by William Shakespeare
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4 editions published between 1938 and 1998 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide Shakespeare's Macbeth with Orson Welles in the title role. Moved by his own burning ambition and that of his unscrupulous wife, Madbeth murders Duncan, King of Scotland and seizes his crown. But his insatiable lust for power soon leads Macbeth towards his own destruction.
Our town
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1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 25 libraries worldwide A study of life, love and death in a New England town at the turn of the century.
Close to my heart
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 23 libraries worldwide Childless couple Brad and Midge decide to adopt a child, and when they adopt a baby named Danny, Midge loses her heart to him. But Brad is concerned about Danny's background and uses his newspaperman skills to investigate- and makes a shocking discovery.
Cry havoc
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 19 libraries worldwide The priorities are clear for Army nurses on Bataan Peninsula in 1942. Take your quinine, malaria is rampant. Make do: supplies will not arrive. Stay strong, despite the overwhelming odds.
The shining hour
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide Joan Crawford plays a New York siren who marries a prosperous farmer (Melvyn Douglas) and moves to Wisconsin. There she is drawn to his handsome brother (Robert Young), even as she befriends the brother's selfless wife (Margaret Sullavan). Her life is made miserable by the older sister who disapproves of her and is out to ruin her marriage.
William Saroyan's The human comedy
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 18 libraries worldwide In a small California town during World War II, teenager Homer Macauley, a telegram messenger, brings tragic news to people in his community and is touched by the pain of separation and loss. Many people, including his wise mother and a philosophical telegrapher help him in his search for the true values in life.
Deep Valley
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide A lonely farm girl befriends and shelters an escaped convict from a road gang. more
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