McGavin, Darren 1922-2006

Overview

Works:	262 works in 508 publications in 6 languages and 16,650 library holdings
Roles:	Actor, Performer, Narrator
Classifications:	pn1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

1950 |

|2020

Key

Publications about Darren McGavin

Publications by Darren McGavin

Publications by Darren McGavin, published posthumously.

Most widely held works by Darren McGavin

A Christmas story ( Visual )
24 editions published between 1983 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 1,951 libraries worldwide
A young boy must convince his parents that a toy rifle is the only Christmas gift that will make Christmas worthwhile. Not only do his parents face what many other parents do during that time of the year, but their actions fit in with the All-American Christmas.

Summertime ( Visual )
13 editions published between 1987 and 2007 in English and held by 712 libraries worldwide
The story of a witty but lonely secretary who takes a vacation in Venice, hoping to fall in love. She does - with a very handsome but very married Italian man.

Billy Madison ( Visual )
5 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 690 libraries worldwide
He's heir to the Madison Hotel millions, but the only subjects Billy has studied are babes and booze. But when Brian Madison informs his goofball son that he plans to turn over his Fortune 500 company to vice president/weasel Eric Gordon, Billy makes the bet of his life. He's going back to school with hilarious results.

The Bourne ultimatum by Robert Ludlum ( Recording )
8 editions published between 1987 and 2008 in English and held by 609 libraries worldwide
Sequel to the Bourne supremacy. Jason Bourne must flush out Carlos, his sworn enemy, and his private army and paramilitary group.

A Christmas story ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 585 libraries worldwide
A young boy must convince his parents that a toy rifle is the only Christmas gift that will make Christmas worthwhile. Not only do his parents face what many other parents do during that time of the year, but their actions fit in with the All-American Christmas.

The Bourne supremacy by Robert Ludlum ( Recording )
13 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 462 libraries worldwide
Jason Bourne does not exist. He is merely a cover identity for CIA assassin David Webb, now in retirement. Nevertheless, someone has taken the Bourne identity--and used it to kill the Chinese Vice-Premier. Disturbed by this event, the CIA kidnaps Webb/Bourne's wife in order to force him to go after both the impostor and his master, a Chinese minister with a devastating secret agenda.

The man with the golden arm ( Visual )
11 editions published between 1982 and 2011 in English and held by 456 libraries worldwide
An ex-convict recovering from heroin addiction returns to the Chicago slums and struggles to become a musician.

The Bourne identity by Robert Ludlum ( Recording )
11 editions published between 1987 and 2002 in English and held by 441 libraries worldwide
SUMMARY: He is a man with an unknown past and an uncertain future. A man dragged from the sea riddled with bullets, his face altered by plastic surgery--a man bearing the dubious identity of Jason Bourne. Now he is running for his life, the target of professional assassins, at the center of a maddening, deadly puzzle.

No deposit, no return ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in English and held by 402 libraries worldwide
"David Niven plays a grandfather who can't keep either of his restless grandchildren in check as they plot a crime against themselves in order to rejoin their mother"--Container.

Hot lead & cold feet ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1978 and 2004 in English and held by 365 libraries worldwide
Twin brothers compete in a train race in which the winner becomes the owner of a town.

Ray Bradbury's the Martian chronicles ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 288 libraries worldwide
The first settlers on Mars discover the shocking secrets of the Red Planet.

The green ripper by John D MacDonald ( Recording )
2 editions published between 1991 and 1994 in English and held by 286 libraries worldwide
Beautiful girls always grace the Florida beaches, strolling, sailing, relaxing at the many parties on Travis McGee's houseboat, The Busted Flush. McGee was too smart--and had been around too long--for many of them to touch his heart. Now, however, there was Gretel. She had discovered the key to McGee--to all of him--and now he had something to hope for. Then, terribly, unexpectedly, she was dead. From a mysterious illness, or so they said. But McGee knew the truth, that Gretel had been murdered. And now he was out for blood.

Perfect harmony ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2003 and 2004 in English and held by 274 libraries worldwide
Set in South Carolina during the 1950's, two boys form a friendship in spite of the racial barriers that divide the town.

The turquoise lament by John D MacDonald ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1991 and 1993 in English and held by 249 libraries worldwide
Believing either that her husband is out to kill her or that she is insane, Pidge Brindle contacts a friend of her late father for help.

Space by James A Michener ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1985 and 1986 in English and held by 232 libraries worldwide
The fictionalized story of the personal courage and genius which made up the American space program, from the earliest rockets to the space shuttle and moon landings.

The deep blue good-by by John D MacDonald ( Recording )
3 editions published between 1987 and 1995 in English and held by 223 libraries worldwide

The long lavender look by John D MacDonald ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1990 and 1994 in English and held by 221 libraries worldwide
When Travis McGee is arrested for murder in Cyprus County, Florida, he finds himself in the middle of a mystery involving police brutality, blackmail, murder, and $920,000 in stolen cash.

A Christmas story ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 215 libraries worldwide
A young boy must convince his parents that a toy rifle is the only Christmas gift that will make Christmas worthwhile. Not only do his parents face what many other parents do during that time of the year, but their actions fit in with the All-American Christmas.

Power, passion & murder ( Visual )
23 editions published between 1987 and 2009 in English and held by 207 libraries worldwide
A studio chief in 1930's Hollywood who influences the fates of aspiring movie stars falls from grace. Thereupon, deadly revenge follows, when a rising star's affair with this married man is discovered by his jealous wife.

The Robert Ludlum value collection by Robert Ludlum ( Recording )
3 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 203 libraries worldwide
Features three major films from Robert Ludlum's popular series about assassin Jason Bourne, and the International conspiracy called Medusa, including "The Bourne Identity," "The Bourne Supremacy," and "The Bourne Ultimatum."