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The snake pit
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2 editions published between 1993 and 2004 in English and held by 687 libraries worldwide Following an emotional collapse a woman is placed in a mental institution by her husband. The severity of her depression causes her sympathetic doctor to try electric shock, hydrotherapy, and drugs, along with psychoanalysis.
Anastasia
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2 editions published between 1956 and 2003 in English and held by 562 libraries worldwide An expatriate White Russian general sets in motion a grand hoax after he meets a destitute woman on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. He is amazed at her resemblance to Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas of Russia, rumored to have somehow survived the Bolsheviks' execution of the Romanoff family in 1918. He trains her to impersonate the missing princess but soon begins to feel she may be the real Anastasia. Ultimately, the truth can only be decided by one person--Anastasia's grandmother, the Dowager Empress.
Anastasia
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22 editions published between 1956 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 499 libraries worldwide An expatriate White Russian general sets in motion a grand hoax after he meets a destitute woman on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. He is amazed at her resemblance to Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas of Russia, rumored to have somehow survived the Bolsheviks' execution of the Romanoff family in 1918. He trains her to impersonate the missing princess but soon begins to feel she may be the real Anastasia. Ultimately, the truth can only be decided by one person--Anastasia's grandmother, the Dowager Empress.
Sorry, wrong number
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8 editions published between 1948 and 2002 in English and German and held by 468 libraries worldwide Young, rich, bedridden Barbara Stanwyck dials a telephone number one night and overhears two men plotting the murder of an unidentified woman. She becomes frantic. Her terror is intensified by mysterious calls from an old college rival and a friend of her father. With time running out, Stanwyck pieces evidence together that leads her to suspect that it is her husband who wants her murdered.
All this and heaven too
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11 editions published between 1940 and 2008 in English and held by 366 libraries worldwide Henriette Deluzy-Despartes accepts a position in the unhappy household of the Duc de Praslin. His malicious wife becomes insanely jealous of a romantic attachment between the two and when she is found murdered, the alleged lovers are accused.
Mayerling
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16 editions published between 1935 and 2009 in French and English and held by 327 libraries worldwide A young baron's daughter begins a tumultuous affair with an Archduke that is heir to the Austrian throne. Based on the true story of the tragic events surrounding the life of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and Baroness Mary Vetsera.
The long night
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 248 libraries worldwide Joe Adams, a factory worker trapped inside his third-floor apartment after gunning down a mysterious gentleman, reconstructs the events leading up to the shooting through an intricate series of flashbacks.
City for conquest
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in English and held by 233 libraries worldwide Ex-golden gloves fighter Danny Kenny turns pro to bankroll his brother's dream of writing symphonic paean to New York City. Life changes quickly when he's blinded during a brutal 15-round welterweight title bout.
Decision before dawn
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6 editions published between 1951 and 2010 in English and German and held by 176 libraries worldwide WWII is entering its last phase: Germany is in ruins, but does not yield. The US Army lacks crucial knowledge about the German units operating on the opposite side of the Rhine, and decides to send two German prisoners to gather information.
Why we fight. Disc 1, Prelude to war & the Nazis strike
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide Parts one and two of a propaganda series of seven information films shown to the American G.I. in the 1940's. Originally produced by the United States government for the Morale Services Division which documents the causes and events leading up to World War II and exhorts Americans to support the war effort. Prelude to war: Recounts the Japanese incursion into Manchuria, the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, and the beginnings of the Nazi takeover in Eastern Europe. The Nazis strike: Documents the relentless advance of Germany's military machine, as Hitler's armies terrorize their victims with blitzkrieg tactics and spread through the Rhineland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Poland.
Why we fight. Disc 2, Divide and conquer & the Battle of Britain
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 158 libraries worldwide Parts three and four of a propaganda series of seven information films shown to the American G.I. in the 1940's. Originally produced by the United States government for the Morale Services Division which documents the causes and events leading up to World War II and exhorts Americans to support the war effort. Divide and conquer: Recounts the successive defeats of Denmark, Norway, Holland, Belgium, and France by the seemingly invincible German army, as seen in dramatic footage from both sides of the battle. The Battle of Britain: Exclusive Army footage and captured Nazi film portray the indomitable spirit of the heroic Londoners during the blitz by the Luftwaffe and outline Hitler's six-point plan to annihilate England.
Why we fight. Disc 4, The battle of China & War comes to America
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 149 libraries worldwide Parts six and seven of a propaganda series of seven information films shown to the American G.I. in the 1940's. Originally produced by the United States government for the Morale Services Division which documents the causes and events leading up to World War II and exhorts Americans to support the war effort. The Battle of China (1944): Depicts Japanese aggression against China during World War II and describes Japan's plans for world conquest. Recalls Chinese development of the compass, printing, astronomy, gunpowder, and porcelain. War comes to America (1945): Briefly reviews the history of the United States and describes the characteristics, habits, and beliefs of the American people. Explains the events from 1931 to 1941 that caused the United States to enter World War II.
The amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
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3 editions published between 1938 and 2008 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide Dr. Clitterhouse wants to find out what makes a criminal tick. Eager to study the physical and mental states of lawbreakers, he joins a gang of jewel thieves. Rocks Valentine is an ice-blooded tough guy the doc calls "a magnificient speciment of pure viciousness," is part of the gang. Jo Keller is a savvy crime queen the doc hooks up with.
Why we fight. Disc 3, The Battle of Russia
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1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 143 libraries worldwide Part five of a propaganda series of seven information films shown to the American G.I. in the 1940's. Originally produced by the United States government for the Morale Services Division which documents the causes and events leading up to World War II and exhorts Americans to support the war effort. The battle of Russia: Celebrates the spirit of the long-suffering Soviet people as they heroically repulse the Nazi invasion threatening their homeland. Tracing their history of war with Germany to the 13th century, it depicts the bitter struggles for Moscow, Kiev, Leningrad, and Stalingrad, and the effects of their winters on would-be conquerors from Napoleon to Hitler.
The Battle of Russia
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16 editions published between 1943 and 2005 in English and held by 137 libraries worldwide Shows the Russian defense against the Nazi invasion during World War II, focusing on the Battle of Stalingrad.
The night of the generals
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9 editions published between 1967 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 130 libraries worldwide The murder of a prostitute, who is also a German agent, draws the attention of Major Grau of German Intelligence, who discovers that the evidence points to three top-ranking Nazi generals. After following leads, Grau winds up in Paris and discovers that two of the generals are deeply involved in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Grau's case will go unfinished for twenty years until the true killer is brought to justice.
The Battle of China
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12 editions published between 1944 and 2008 in English and Danish and held by 121 libraries worldwide Depicts Japanese aggression against China during World War II and describes Japan's plan for world conquest. Recalls Chinese development of the compass, printing, astronomy, gunpowder, and porcelain.
The Nazis strike
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13 editions published between 1942 and 2005 in English and held by 114 libraries worldwide A documentary film record of Germany's preparation for war, the conquest of Austria and Czechoslovakia, and the attack upon Poland.
War comes to America
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13 editions published between 1945 and 2005 in English and held by 102 libraries worldwide Briefly reviews the history of the United States and describes the characteristics, habits, and beliefs of the American people. Explains the events from 1931 to 1941 that caused the United States to enter World War II.
Blues in the night
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1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 74 libraries worldwide A neurotic bandleader and a carefree clarinettist, along with their jazz band, travel from one small-time gig to another, always hoping for their big break but always denied fame thanks to their own personal demons. more
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Anastasii︠a︡ Nikolaevna,--Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia,--1901-1918 Asylums Austria Boxing Britain, Battle of (Great Britain : 1940) China Detective and mystery films Documentary films Documentary films Drama Europe False personation Feature films Feature films Fiction films Field, Rachel,--1894-1942 Film adaptations Film adaptations Film noir Films for the hearing impaired Fugitives from justice Germany Grandparent and child Great Britain Historical films History Husband and wife Inventions Italy Japan Man-woman relationships Mentally ill Military campaigns Motion pictures in propaganda Murder Princes Propaganda Propaganda, American Romance films Rudolf,--Crown Prince of Austria,--1858-1889 Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) Soviet Union Telephone calls United States Vetsera, Marie Alexandrine,--Baronesse,--1871-1889 Video recordings for the hearing impaired Video recordings--for the hearing impaired War--Causes War films World War (1939-1945)
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Litvak, Michael Anatole, 1902-1974
Litwak, Anatole
Lutwak, Michael Anatole 1902-1974
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French (49) German (38) Undetermined (26) Multiple languages (10) No Linguistic content (5) Spanish (4) Danish (3) Greek, Modern (2) Italian (1) Covers
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