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Douglas, Melvyn
Most widely held works about
Melvyn Douglas
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The political career of an actor : Melvyn Douglas and the New Deal by Thomas Hahn Arthur(
Book
)
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Helen Gahagan Douglas project : vol. 4 : Congresswoman, actress, and opera singer : oral history transcript / and related material, 1973-1982 by Helen Gahagan Douglas(
Book
)
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Oral history interviews of the Biography: Melvyn Douglas Oral History Project, 1972-1980(
mixd
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Thomas H. Arthur Papers, 1921-1982 by Tom Arthur(
mixd
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The Harold Rome papers, 1873-1988 (inclusive) by Harold Rome(
mixd
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Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1958 by Melvyn Douglas(
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Reminiscences of Melvyn Douglas : oral history, 1971 by Melvyn Douglas(
mixd
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Melvyn Douglas(
Book
)
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Oral History Panel, May 2, 1975(
Sound Recording
)
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Caricature of Melvyn Douglas, 19(
visu
)
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Douglas, Melvyn: Actor by Martin Quigley(
Book
)
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John Alden Jamieson papers, 1940-1952 by John Alden Jamieson(
mixd
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Women in Film oral history interview, 2001 October 11 : Gloria Stuart by Gloria Stuart(
visu
)
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Ninotchka : copy of typescript of screenplay, 1939 by Billy Wilder(
Book
)
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Loring Mandel papers, 1942-2006 by Loring Mandel(
mixd
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Herman Levin papers, 1943-1981 by Herman Levin(
mixd
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American screen and theater : photographs and lobby cards, 1914-1965, (bulk: 1930-1949)(
mixd
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Douglas, Melvyn(
Book
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Portraits of the cast of the play "Mother lode by Dan Totheroh(
visu
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Daniel Augustus Powell papers, 1945-1983 (1950-1981) by Daniel Augustus Powell(
mixd
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Most widely held works by
Melvyn Douglas
Ninotchka(
visu
)
24
editions published
between
1939
and
2008
in
3
languages
and held by
1,201
libraries
worldwide
Garbo plays a dour, severe Soviet official who comes to Paris on business involving the sale of some czarist jewels. But soon business turns to pleasure as she discovers the special magic of Paris and finds herself succumbing to the charms of a suave Frenchman named Leon D'Algout (Melvyn Douglas). The plot bubbles merrily as Ninotchka chooses between romance and duty--and must even confront a rival for Leon's affection in the exiled Grand Duchess Swana (Ina Claire).
Mr. Blandings builds his dream house(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1948
and
2004
in
English and German
and held by
997
libraries
worldwide
Cary Grant plays a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape his current living situation. He decides to design his own dream house in the suburbs and the project turns wrong when the bills never end and the problems never stop.
Being there(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2001
in
English
and held by
990
libraries
worldwide
Circumstances propel a feeble-minded gardener, whose entire knowledge of life comes from watching television, into becoming adviser to the president of the United States and a powerful but dying tycoon.
Billy Budd(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1962
and
2007
in
English
and held by
955
libraries
worldwide
The story of the clash between the young, innocent sailor, Billy Budd, and his corrupt superior, Claggart.
Hud(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1982
and
2005
in
English
and held by
837
libraries
worldwide
Hud Bannon has always preferred drinking, fighting and womanizing to the very traditional ways of his father. Hud is a man who cares more for himself than he does his young nephew, his dad, or even their understanding housekeeper. When disease threatens the cattle on the Bannon Ranch, the conflict between Hud and his old-line father reaches an all time high.
The candidate(
visu
)
9
editions published
between
1972
and
2006
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
765
libraries
worldwide
While Richard Nixon is on his way to re-election by a landslide, a young, honest, idealistic lawyer begins to learn the truth about running for office, as a California Democrat who campaigns for the United States Senate.
The Americanization of Emily(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
1964
and
2005
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
747
libraries
worldwide
Lt. Commander Charles E. Madison (Garner) loves his job: as 'dog robber' his duties consist of rounding up scarce delicacies and services, while safely avoiding combat. Admiral William Jessup (Douglas), however, is intent on having a sailor as the first casualty on D-Day - preferably with a film crew filming him. Having fallen for his English motor pool driver Emily (Andrews), freewheeling Madison struggles to escape being sent off to land on Omaha Beach as the cameraman.
Being there(
visu
)
11
editions published
between
1979
and
2009
in
English
and held by
504
libraries
worldwide
Chance is a secluded gardener who has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television. After a run in with a limousine, he ends up a guest of Eve and her husband Ben. Ben is an influential, but sickly businessman. Now called Chauncey Gardner, Chance becomes friend and confidante to Ben, as well as an unlikely political insider.
Hud(
visu
)
16
editions published
between
1960
and
2004
in
English and No Linguistic Content
and held by
503
libraries
worldwide
A drama which portrays the conflicts of a Texas ranch family in which a cynical uncle and a venerable grandfather vie for the respect and admiration of a naive seventeen-year-old boy.
The tenant(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1976
and
2005
in
3
languages
and held by
389
libraries
worldwide
A quiet, timid file clerk whose unremarkable life begins to be increasingly overshadowed with dread and fear after he moves into his new home - an apartment building with an unhappy past. Adding to his paranoia are the building's other occupants, who do nothing to alleviate his growing obsession with the untimely, tragic fate of the apartment's previous tenant.
Captains courageous(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1937
and
1994
in
English
and held by
340
libraries
worldwide
Portugese fisherman teaches human values to a spoiled young millionaire's son who was saved from drowning.
See you at the movies : the autobiography of Melvyn Douglas by Melvyn Douglas (
Book
)
8
editions published
in
1986
in
English
and held by
303
libraries
worldwide
The changeling(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
291
libraries
worldwide
A man becomes the unwilling instrument of a ghost's revenge.
The old dark house(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1996
and
2004
in
English
and held by
259
libraries
worldwide
A group of travelers on a mountain road in Wales, overtaken by a thunderstorm and torrential rains, seek shelter in a mysterious old mansion. It is full of eerie characters and uncanny happenings.
Annie Oakley(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1935
and
2007
in
English and Multiple languages
and held by
240
libraries
worldwide
Energetic biographical drama based on the life and legend of sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her on-off relationship with Wild Bill Hickock.
Counsellor at law(
visu
)
3
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
222
libraries
worldwide
High-powered attorney George Simon frantically juggles the scandals, crimes, and crises that pass through the chrome-and-glass doors of his art deco office high in the Empire State Building. Balanced on an ethical tightrope, Simon engages in insider trading and bleeds funds from wealthy clients, while tending to the needs of the less fortunate New Yorkers who come from his own working-class background. A political enemy uncovers a past legal indiscretion and begins disbarment proceedings, causing Simon's socialite wife to seek comfort in the arms of another man. With the unflagging support of his faithful secretary, Simon attempts to exercise his legalistic wizardry to defend his reputation and protect those who rely upon him for justice.
Ghost story(
visu
)
13
editions published
between
1981
and
2010
in
English and German
and held by
202
libraries
worldwide
Four elderly men who gather once a week to thrill each other with tales of terror find one of their scariest stories coming to life. A woman they mistakenly left for dead fifty years earlier returns to life to get revenge. Based on Peter Straub's book.
Tell me a riddle(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1980
and
2008
in
English
and held by
169
libraries
worldwide
After 47 years of marriage, David & Eva have become enemies. When David learns Eva has cancer he takes her on a final, bittersweet trip to visit their daughter. As their romance rekindles, each rediscovers the person with whom they had fallen in love so many years before.
A Woman's face(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1987
and
2008
in
English
and held by
169
libraries
worldwide
Anna Holm, a professional blackmailer, despises herself and the world because of a disfiguring facial scar.
I never sang for my father(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1969
and
2010
in
English
and held by
145
libraries
worldwide
This film brings to life the poignant story of a kindhearted son who devotes his life to winning the affection of his stubborn and opinionated father. His efforts to care for him are met with hostility and rebuff. Eventually, the father breaks down and shares his true feelings with his son.
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Alternative Names
Hesselberg, Melvyn Edouard
Hesselberg, Melvyn Edouard, 1901-1981
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