Comingore, Dorothy 1913-1971Overview
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Dorothy Comingore
Citizen Kane
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7 editions published between 1941 and 2010 in English and held by 2,553 libraries worldwide Citizen Kane: The story of Charles Foster Kane, a newspaper tycoon whose life is investigated by a magazine reporter trying to discover the meaning of Kane's dying word: "Rosebud".
Citizen Kane
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45 editions published between 1941 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,519 libraries worldwide Orson Welles' controversial film, hailed as the best American film ever made, is a portrait of Charles Foster Kane, revealing America's love of power and materialism and the resultant corruption (119 min). Includes a documentary on the making of the film, hosted by Robert Osborne, and the original theatrical trailer (22 min.).
Essential classics. Dramas
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 37 libraries worldwide Maltese falcon: After the death of his partner, private eye Sam Spade is dragged into a quest for a priceless statuette.
The sin of Nora Moran
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 31 libraries worldwide The Sin of Nora Moran (1933, 64 min.): Awaiting her execution, Nora Moran finds herself visiting her past. Arrayed in a series of flashbacks, Miss Moran recalls her rape, and the murder for which she has taken the fall.
Citizen Kane
by Orson Welles
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2000 in English and held by 14 libraries worldwide En Xanadu, su paraíso, acaba de fallecer Charles Foster Kane. Un noticiario da cuenta de la personalidad del multimillonario, de su imperio económico, su cadena de diarios, emisoras y fábricas. De sus ambiciones políticas, finalmente frustradas. De su vida sentimental con Emily Norton, sobrina del presidente de los Estados Unidos con la que se casó. Y de su idilio con una atractiva cantante, para quien construyó un teatro de la ópera. Todo se sabe de Kane menos una cosa ¿qué significa "Rosebud", la palabra que pronunció justo antes de morir? Un periodista inicia una investigación al respecto, entrevistado a todas aquellas personas allegadas al fallecido.
Citizen Kane--the fiftieth anniversary
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2 editions published in 1991 in English and held by 13 libraries worldwide Original actors, editors, and experienced directors and producers come forth to present their reflections on the 1941, RKO Radio Pictures feature release of Citizen Kane. The film showcased the directorial debut of Orson Welles and went on to earn eight Academy Award nominations. It won the Oscar for Best Screenplay.
The hairy ape
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 10 libraries worldwide "Rough, but sensitive, ship's stoker Hank Smith ... believes his strength comes from the excessive hair that covers his body. When Hank's ship docks in Lisbon, he meets beautiful, heartless, and wealthy socialite Mildred Douglas, the lover of second engineer Lazar. Mildred is disgusted by Hank, calling him a 'hairy ape, ' but when she sees that he is fascinated and lusts after her, she decides to lead him on. She later uses her hold over him so that he can become a pawn in her nefarious schemes, leading to a disastrous chain of events."--Container.
The hairy ape
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide A rough ship's mate falls for a wench who uses him in her conquest of other men.
Citizen Kane
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1 edition published in 1991 in German and held by 6 libraries worldwide Orson Welles' controversial film, hailed as the best American film ever made, is a portrait of Charles Foster Kane, revealing America's love of power and materialism and the resultant corruption. This cassette also contains a documentary on the making of the film; the original theatrical trailer; and is hosted by Robert Osborne.
Prison train
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1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide On a train carrying prisoners to Alcatraz, a prisoner convicted of manslaughter has to avoid attempted revenge by his victim's father who has hired a train porter and another prisoner to kill him.
Dick Tracy double feature
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1 edition published in 1990 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Orson Welles' controversial film, hailed as best American film ever made, is a portrait of Charles Foster Kane, revealing America's love of power and materialism and the resultant corruption. The film earned eight Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best screenplay.
Prison break classics
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 3 libraries worldwide A compilation of 12 prison break films originally released between 1932 and 1942.
Prison break classics. Disc 2
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide The Men Of San Quentin: A warden implements reforms to the San Quentin prisons that revolutionize the way prisons are run. Bride Of Sighs: A sister pleads guilty to murder to protect her brother from prison. Lady Gangster: An aspiring actress must walk the line between living the life of a gangster and remaining a lady. Prison Train: Convicts revolt while being taken to Alcatraz aboard a train.
American kickboxer 1
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide Orson Welles' controversial film, hailed as best American film ever made, is a portrait of Charles Foster Kane, revealing America's love of power and materialism and the resultant corruption. The film earned eight Academy Award nominations and won the Oscar for best screenplay.
Citizen Kane -439
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1 edition published in 1988 in Undetermined and held by 1 library worldwide The story of an immensely wealthy newspaper publisher, as he is remembered by his friends and former wife after his death. Loosely based on the life of William Randolph Hearst. Frequently called the greatest film of all time.
Citizen Kane édition collector
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Citizen Kane the classic story of power and the press
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1 edition published in 1991 in English and held by 1 library worldwide more
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Academy Awards (Motion pictures) American fiction Biographical films Biography California--Los Angeles--Hollywood California--Point Mugu California--San Diego--Balboa Park Capitalists and financiers Chariot racing Citizen Kane (Motion picture) Comingore, Dorothy,--1913-1971 Criminals Detective and mystery films Documentary television programs Drama Escapes Europe--Holy Roman Empire False imprisonment Feature films Feature films Fiction films Film adaptations Film noir Films for the hearing impaired Florida--Tampa--Busch Gardens Hearst, William Randolph,--1863-1951 History Hypertrichosis Jesus Christ Manipulative behavior Man-woman relationships Men Motion picture industry Motion pictures Motion pictures--Censorship Newspaper publishing O'Neill, Eugene,--1888-1953 Opera Portugal--Lisbon Prison films Prisons Publishers and publishing Religious films Sailors Trials, litigation, etc. United States Upper class women Video recordings Video recordings for the hearing impaired Welles, Orson,--1915-1985
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Winters, Linda, 1913-1971
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