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Hobson's choice Cover Image DVD DVD

Hobson's choice / London Films present ; produced in association with and distributed by British Lion Film Corporation Ltd. ; screenplay by David Lean, Norman Spencer and Wynyard Browne ; produced and directed by David Lean.

Lean, David, 1908-1991 (Added Author). Spencer, Norman, 1914-2024 (Added Author). Browne, Wynyard, 1911-1964 (Added Author). Arnold, Malcolm. (Added Author). Laughton, Charles, 1899-1962 (Added Author). Mills, John, 1908-2005 (Added Author). De Banzie, Brenda, 1915-1981 (Added Author). Anderson, Daphne, 1922-2013 (Added Author). Tomelty, Joseph, 1910-1995 (Added Author). Wattis, Richard. (Added Author). Scales, Prunella. (Added Author). Hildyard, Jack. (Added Author). Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958 Hobson's choice. (Added Author). London Films. (Added Author). British Lion Films. (Added Author). Janus Films. (Added Author). Criterion Collection (Firm) (Added Author). Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Joseph Tomelty, Richard Wattis, Prunella Scales. (Cast).

Summary:

An owner of a Victorian-era boot shop finds himself in a battle of wills with his headstrong daughter, who wants to make her own professional and personal decisions in her life. Bonus features include commentary, documentary, essay, interviews, and more.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Fullscreen edition; special edition.
  • Publisher: [United States] : The Criterion Collection, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on the play by Harold Brighouse.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1954.
"A Janus Films presentation"--Opening credits.
Special features: new high-definition digital transfer; audio commentary featuring film scholars Alain Silver and James Ursini; The Hollywood greats: Charles Laughton, a 1978 BBC documentary; theatrical trailer; new essay by critic Armond White in accompanying booklet.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Cinematography, Jack Hildyard ; music, Malcolm Arnold.
Participant or Performer Note:
Charles Laughton, John Mills, Brenda de Banzie, Daphne Anderson, Joseph Tomelty, Richard Wattis, Prunella Scales.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby digital monaural.
Language Note:
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Baker County Library COMEDY HOB DVD (Text) 37814003438257 STORAGE - AUDIOVISUAL Available -
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