Johansson, Scarlett 1984-Overview
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Most widely held works about
Scarlett Johansson
Most widely held works by
Scarlett Johansson
Girl with a pearl earring
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2009 in English and held by 1,867 libraries worldwide 17-year-old Griet must work to support her family, so she becomes a maid in the house of Johannes Vermeer, where she attracts the master painter's attention. He is commissioned to paint Griet, and the result is one of the greatest paintings ever created.
The prestige
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7 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and French and held by 1,754 libraries worldwide In turn-of-the-century Victorian London, charismatic showman Robert Angier and gifted illusionist Alfred Borden are two young magicians whose friendship is destroyed when the love of Angier's life dies in a trick gone wrong. Their rivalry escalates into an obsession full of deceit and sabotage. When Borden's "transported man" trick becomes famous, Angier will go to any length to top it, even pursuing a fantastic and frightening machine developed by Nicola Tesla.
Iron Man 2
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3 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 1,652 libraries worldwide Now that the world knows billionaire inventor Tony Stark is the armored super hero Iron Man, his life has suddenly become even more intense. Everyone wants in on the Iron Man technology, whether for power or profit, but for Ivan Vanko, it's revenge. With Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, Stark must once again suit up and face his most dangerous enemy yet.
The other Boleyn girl
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4 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 1,591 libraries worldwide Anne Boleyn is a doe-eyed vixen who is ordered by her power-hungry uncle to bewitch King Henry VIII. Her shy sister Mary has always been in Anne's shadow. Anne is prettier, more accomplished, and desired by many men. So when the King picks Mary as his mistress, Anne turns on her sister and schemes to become not only the King's consort, but his new queen. Though the Boleyn girls' mother points out that her 'daughters are being traded like cattle for the advancement of men, ' it is Anne who ultimately throws her slight weight around to bully Henry into doing her bidding.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
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4 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 1,527 libraries worldwide Vicky is a smart, sensible brunette. Cristina is an amorous, freethinking blonde. They've just arrived in Barcelona, where they will be spending the summer. Sultry Spanish painter Juan Antonio introduces himself and immediately offers to whisk them away for a weekend of sightseeing and threesomes. But there is an ex-wife, who soon appears. Maria Elena is wildly beautiful, wildly brilliant, wildly moody, and wildly wild. There is wine, melancholy music, soulful talk of art and emotions and tales tempestuous relationships. The city is magnificent, and everybody finishes the summer a little wiser and with a lifetime of memories. What more could you ask?
Lost in translation
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4 editions published between 2003 and 2007 in English and held by 1,454 libraries worldwide A middle-aged actor and the wife of a workaholic photographer meet while in Tokyo. They strike up an unusual friendship in the hotel bar that helps them both overcome boredom and loneliness.
He's just not that into you
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2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,424 libraries worldwide Gigi is struggling to find true love while shifting through men who are simply not interested. After her latest date, Conor, has failed to call her. Gigi visits a bar he said he frequented in order to see him. There, she meets Alex, a friend of Conor's who works at the bar. Gigi admits that Connor is not expecting her. Alex explains that Connor isn't interested and takes it upon himself to explain the 'signs' to Gigi. Meanwhile, having just left Gigi, Connor calls his girlfriend Anna. She is at the supermarket and runs into Ben. The two exchange numbers, but Ben finally admits that he is married. Ben walks over to the car where his friend Neil has been waiting. Neil asks Ben what that was about. Neil returns home and is greeted by Beth, his girlfriend. Neil doesn' t believe in marriage and Beth can't understand why. Ben meets Janine, his wife at the townhouse. Anna is friends with Mary. Mary is using the Internet to find love.
Match point
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 1,419 libraries worldwide Former tennis pro Chris Wilton stumbles into good fortune when Chloe Hewett, the daughter of a wealthy businessman and the sister of one of his tennis students, falls in love with him. But when Chris meets Nola, a much deeper passion is stirred. His desire isn't deterred even after he discovers that Nola is already dating Chloe's brother. But when their affair threatens Chris's increasingly cozy lifestyle, Chris begins to consider a drastic solution.
In good company
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 1,414 libraries worldwide A successful middle-aged ad executive suddenly find himself working for a young hotshot half his age, who also develops a romantic interest in his daughter.
The nanny diaries
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3 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 1,286 libraries worldwide Annie is a young girl from a working-class neighborhood who suddenly finds herself working as a nanny for a wealthy family in Manhattan's Upper East Side. Between catering to the every whim of her employers and their precocious son and falling in love with their gorgeous neighbor, Annie tries to figure out what she wants to do with her life.
Lost in translation
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44 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,208 libraries worldwide A middle-aged actor and the wife of a photographer meet while on business in Tokyo. They strike up an unusual friendship in the hotel bar that helps them both overcome boredom and loneliness.
The Black Dahlia
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16 editions published between 2005 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,169 libraries worldwide Set in 1940s Los Angeles. Two police officers, Bucky Bleichert and his partner, Lee Blanchard, investigate the death of Elizabeth Short - also known as The Black Dahlia, a young woman who is found brutally murdered. With a corpse so mutilated, the photos are kept from the public. Bucky soon realizes that his girlfriend had ties to the deceased, and soon after that, he begins uncovering corruption and conspiracy within the police department. The case becomes an obsession for the two men and their lives begin to unravel.
The island
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11 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,131 libraries worldwide Two people living in an isolated utopian colony discover that their lives are not as idyllic as they seem.
Ghost world
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in English and held by 1,117 libraries worldwide "While their classmates head for college, Enid and Rebecca focus their energies on tormenting those around them! From a goofy convenience store clerk to an eccentric art teacher, these two saboteurs wreak havoc on all who cross their paths. But when they zero in on an oddball loner looking for Miss Right, their seemingly innocent meddling threatens to shatter one of their hearts ... and their lifelong friendship!"--Container.
Scoop
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14 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and German and held by 1,072 libraries worldwide While inside of a magician's magic cabinet, aspiring journalist Sondra Pransky is visited by the ghost of a dead reporter who has received a very hot tip in the afterlife. He tells Sondra about a rising young politician named Lord Peter Lyman who may be the notorious tarot card serial killer. With the magician in tow, Sondra sneaks her way into Lyman's life. Sondra finds increasing evidence that the tip from the ghost is true, but finds herself falling in love with Lord Peter.
The man who wasn't there
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8 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 1,056 libraries worldwide In a sleepy Northern California town in the 1940s, Ed Crane, a humble barber, suspects that his wife Doris is having an affair with her boss. When a stranger comes into town hinting that there is a fortune to be made in investing in the new invention of dry cleaning, Ed hatches a blackmail scheme he hopes will make him rich and get him some revenge at the same time. His plan goes horribly awry when he accidentally commits a murder for which Doris is blamed, landing her in jail, and Ed at the mercy of big-city lawyer Freddy Riedenschneider.
The horse whisperer
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2 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and held by 954 libraries worldwide Fourteen-year-old Grace MacLean and her friend Judith go horseback riding in upstate New York on a winter morning, but their horses lose their footing on ice and slide onto a road, where Judith and her horse are killed by a jackknifing truck. Grace has her right leg amputated, and the frightening incident leaves a lasting trauma not only on Grace but also on her horse, Pilgrim. Grace's mother, seeking Grace's recovery, feels there's a link between her crippled, embittered daughter and Pilgrim's behavior. Learning about a horse trainer with a special gift, she takes Grace and Pilgrim to Montana where horse whisperer Tom Booker lives on a ranch with his family.
The horse whisperer
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2002 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 913 libraries worldwide Fourteen-year-old Grace MacLean and her friend Judith go horseback riding in upstate New York on a winter morning, but their horses lose their footing on ice and slide onto a road, where Judith and her horse are killed by a jackknifing truck. Grace has her right leg amputated, and the frightening incident leaves a lasting trauma not only on Grace but also on her horse, Pilgrim. Grace's mother seeking Grace's recovery, feels there's a link between her crippled, embittered daughter and Pilgrim's behavior. Learning about a horse trainer with a special gift, she takes Grace and Pilgrim to Montana where horse whisperer Tom Booker lives on a ranch with his family.
The Spirit
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9 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 868 libraries worldwide Denny Colt is a rookie cop who returns from the dead as The Spirit. He is a hero whose mission is to fight against the bad forces that lurk in the shadows of Central City. The Octopus kills anyone unfortunate enough to see his face. He has other plans for the city. He wants to wipe out the entire city. The Spirit tracks this cold hearted killer from the city's rundown warehouses, through damp catacombs, to the windswept waterfront. He does this all the while facing a bevy of beautiful women who either want to seduce, love or kill the masked crusader.
The perfect score
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9 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 608 libraries worldwide Determined not to let the S.A.T. exam unfairly define their lives, six wildly different teens devise a way to get the perfect score. Kyle wants to be an architect, but his scores are too low to get into the school of his choice. Matty is heartbroken when he is rejected from the school that his girlfriend attends. Good girl Anna is pressured by her parents to excel in academics and remain innocent. Desmond is a basketball player who believes the exam is racist. Rounding out the group is gutsy Francesca and lonely Roy. more
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Action and adventure films Adultery Americans Anne Boleyn,--Queen, consort of Henry VIII, King of England,--1507-1536 Boleyn, Mary,--1508-1543 Comedy films Comedy films Deception Detective and mystery films Drama England England--London Feature films Feature films Female friendship Fiction films Film adaptations Fraud Friendship Great Britain Healers Henry--VIII,--King of England,--1491-1547 Historical films History Horses Iron Man (Fictitious character) Japan--Tokyo Kings and rulers--Paramours Loneliness Magicians Manners and customs Man-woman relationships Montana Netherlands Police Revenge Romance films Romantic comedy films Science fiction films Sisters Spain--Barcelona Superheroes Superhero films Teenage girls Thrillers (Motion pictures) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Vermeer, Johannes,--1632-1675 Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Johanssen, Scarlett 1984-....
Johansson, Scarlett Marie.
Languages
English
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German (72) French (36) Multiple languages (22) Spanish (13) Undetermined (10) Chinese (3) Portuguese (3) No Linguistic content (3) Italian (2) Russian (1) Turkish (1) Covers
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