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-- Anthony and Cleopatra.By Miller, Jonathan, 1934- Paul, John, 1921-1995 Adams, Jonathan, 1931-2005 Lapotaire, Jane Blakely, Colin Angadi, Darien Key, Janet, 1945-1992 Goorney, Howard, 1921-2007 McFarlane, Cassie, 1958- James, Emrys, 1930-1989 Charleson, Ian Knight, Esmond, 1906-1987 Waters, Harry, d. 2002 Neal, David, 1932-2000 Pedley, Anthony Collins, Geoffrey Sumpter, Donald, 1943- Inne2005, c1980., Ambrose Video Pub. Call No: DVD SHK Fic Antony (1980) Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Tragedies of William Shakespeare.Summary Note: Octavius Caesar, Marc Antony, and Lepidus form the triumvirate, the three rulers of the Roman Empire. Antony, though married to Fulvia, spends his time in Egypt, living a life of decadence and conducting an affair with Queen Cleopatra. In Antony's absence, Caesar and Lepidus worry about Pompey's increasing strength. Caesar condemns Antony for neglecting his duties as a statesman and military officer. Hearing that his wife, Fulvia, has died and that Pompey is raising an army to rebel against the triumvirate, Antony feels he must return to Rome. Caesar and Antony try to patch up their quarrel through the marriage of Antony to Caesar's sister Octavia. In Egypt, Cleopatra is told that Antony has married and is furious with jealousy. However, when the messenger says that Octavia is not very beautiful, Cleopatra feels confident that she can win Antony back. The triumvirs meet Pompey, who agrees to keep peace in exchange for control of Sicily and Sardinia. When Antony and Octavia leave for Athens, Caesar breaks his truce, wages war against Pompey, and defeats him. After using Lepidus's army to secure a victory, he imprisons Lepidus. Antony learns this with anger; Octavia pleads him to stay friends with her brother. Antony sends her to Rome, then returns to Cleopatra. In Egypt he raises an army to fight Caesar. Antony decides to fight him at sea, although Caesar has the better navy; and he allows Cleopatra to command a ship, ignoring the protests of Enobarbus, his best friend. Enobarbus deserts him and joins Caesar's army, but then in remorse kills himself. Antony's forces lose the battle when Cleopatra's ship flees and Antony's follows, leaving the rest of the fleet vulnerable to attack. Antony swears he will kill Cleopatra, so she sends word that she has committed suicide. Full of grief, Antony commands his attendant to kill him, but the man kills himself instead. Antony then falls on his own sword. Caesar takes Cleopatra prisoner, planning to display her in Rome as a trophy, but she kills herself with the help of several poisonous asps. Caesar has the two lovers buried beside each other.
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2012., Mill Creek Entertainment Call No: DVD Fic Fab 7 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: THE IMMORTAL BATALLION (1944) World War II drama that follows a group of British draftees, starting with their rigorous basic training, and ending with their deployment in North Africa. -- SUNDOWN (1941) In 1941, a mysterious Somaliland native woman helps the British against the Nazis. -- JACK LONDON (1943) Episodes in the adventurous life of the American novelist (1876-1916). -- LI'L ABNER (1940) Li’l Abner (1940) The goings-on in the rural Southern community of Dogpatch, USA. .
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2006, p1963., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. : Distributed by MGM Home Entertainment Call No: DVD Fic GreatE Edition: Widescreen version. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: A high-security German prisoner-of-war camp in 1942 holds only known troublemakers and risk-takers, all of whom are determined to pull off the war's most daring escape.
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2019., Juvenile, 118, Disney Call No: DVD Fic Lion King (2019) Edition: Widescreen ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother, and former heir to the throne, has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy, and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
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-- Mozart's the magic fluteBy Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 Schikaneder, Emanuel, 1751-1812 Levine, James, 1943- Taymor, Julie, 1952- McClatchy, J. D., 1945- Dendy, Mark Tsypin, George, 1954- Holder, Donald Curry, Michael Halvorson, Gary Gelb, Peter Polenzani, Matthew Huang, Ying Pape, René Miklósa, Erika, 1970- Gunn, Nathan Metropolitan Opera (New Yoc2006., 015200, Metropolitan Opera Call No: DVD Opera Mozart Magic 2006 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Metropolitan Opera HD live.Summary Note: An abridged production of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's opera The Magic Flute for television.
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By Schwary, Ronald L Sargent, Alvin Redford, Robert Sutherland, Donald, 1935- Moore, Mary Tyler, 1936- Hirsch, Judd Hutton, Timothy, 1960- McGovern, Elizabeth, 1961- Walsh, M. Emmet, 1935- Baldwin, Adam, 1962- Sikking, James, 1934- Bailey, John, 1942 August 10- Bennett, Phillip Kanew, Jefferey Hamlisch, Marvin Pollack, Bernie Guest, Judith Paramount Pictures Corporat2006, p1980., Adult, Paramount Home Video Call No: DVD Fic Ordinary Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Widescreen DVD collection.Summary Note: The "ordinary" existence of an upper middle class family is shattered with the death of the older son and the struggle of the younger son against guilt and suicide.
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By Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901 Piave, Francesco Maria, 1810-1876 Boito, Arrigo, 1842-1918 Domingo, Plácido, 1941- Gaertner, Stephen Bernstein, Richard Morris, James, 1947- Pieczonka, Adrianne, 1963- Giordani, Marcello El-Khoury, Joyce Sweete, Barbara Willis McClintock, Peter Gelb, Peter Levine, James, 1943- Palumbo, Donald García Gutiérrez, A2010., General, Sony Music Entertainment Call No: DVD Opera Verdi-Simon 2010 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: Metropolitan Opera HD live.Summary Note: In an attempt to gain control over the Aristocratic patrician party, Paolo and Pietro, leaders of the plebeian party, gather in the piazza and conspire to support Simon Boccanegra as Doge (chief magistrate) of Genoa.Boccanegra, a former pirate, agrees to run for the position, hoping it would allow him to save and marry Maria. Because Maria gave birth to Boccanegra's child illegitimately, she was imprisoned by her father, Fiesco. As Paolo and Pietro garner support for Boccanegra, Fiesco arrives mourning the death of his daughter, Maria. Boccanegra beseeches Fiesco for forgiveness. Fiesco, keeping Maria's death a secret, promises Boccanegra clemency in exchange for his grandchild. Boccanegra explains that his daughter has recently vanished, and Fiesco rushes away. Behind Boccanegra, a gathered crowd begins cheering for him as they elected him to be the new Doge. Boccanegra, unable to pay attention to them, enters Fiesco's palace, only to find Maria's lifeless body.Simon Boccanegra, ACT 1Twenty-five years have passed, and Boccanergra, still the Doge of Genoa, has exiled many of his rivals, including Fiesco. Fiesco now lives in a palace outside of the city under the assumed name of Andrea Grimaldi, and has been involved in a plot to oust Boccanegra from office. Grimaldi is the guardian of Amelia Grimadli. (Count Grimaldi had an infant daughter who died in a convent. That very same day, another infant girl was discovered, having been abandoned. The count adopted the abandoned child as his own and named her Amelia.) Since all of the Count's boys were exiled, the only way he could pass on his family's wealth was if he had a daughter. However, neither Fiesco and Boccanegra are aware that Amelia is their granddaughter and daughter respectively.Amelia, a young woman, awaits for her lover, Gabriele Adorno, the patrician who has been plotting with Fiesco. When he arrives in the garden, Amelia warns him of the dangers of conspiring against the Doge. Though he begins speaking of political issues, Amelia is able to change the conversation to love. She tells him that the Doge has arranged for her to marry Paolo. Gabriele determines to obtain Amelia's guardian's blessing before the Doge can marry her away. When signals of the Doge's arrival are heard, Gabriele rushes to "Andrea" for his blessing. "Andrea" reveals that Amelia was adopted, but Gabriele doesn't mind and "Andrea" gives his blessing. Before any ceremony can take place, Boccanegra arrives. In exchange for the arranged marriage to Paolo, Boccanegra allows Amelia's brothers to return from exile. Impressed by his generosity, she tells the story of her past and proclaims her love for Gabriele. Reminded of his lost daughter, Boccanegra reaches into his pocket and reveals a small locket with a picture of his wife. Amelia notices something intriguing about the locket, and retrieves one of her own. Neither of them can believe their eyes when they see that the two lockets are identical. In that moment, they realize they are father and daughter reunited, and are overcome with joy. Boccanegra cancels the arranged marriage, which infuriates Paolo. Paolo turns to Pietro and begins to craft a plan to kidnap Amelia.Simon Boccanegra, ACT 2Paolo and Pietro meet inside Boccanegra's bedroom. Paolo instructs Pietro to free Gabriele and Fiesco, who were captured earlier, from prison. When Pietro returns with them, Paolo tries to enlist Fiesco's help to murder Boccanegra. When Fiesco refuses, Paolo tells Gabriele that Amelia is the Doge's mistress. Gabriele's heart is consumed with jealousy. Paolo, before departing with Pietro and Fiesco, poisons Boccanegra's glass of water. Moments later, Amelia comes into the room and is greeted with Gabriele's fury. Before she can explain, Boccanegra is heard coming down the hall and Gabriele quickly hides. Boccanegra talks with Amelia and she begs for him to pardon Gabriele. She loves him dearly and would die for him. Having great love for his daughter, Boccanegra agrees to show mercy to Gabriele. He takes a drink from his water glass and stumbles into his bed, where he falls asleep. Gabriele rushes out of hiding, not having heard the conversation that just took place, and lunges at Boccanegra with a knife. Amelia is quick to stop him. She explains that she only has love for him, but keeps her relationship to the Doge a secret. Amelia fears Gabriele's reaction to learning that she is the Doge's daughter, because the Doge had killed most of Gabriele's family. When Boccanegra awakens, he reveals that he is Amelia's father. Gabriele is instantly regretful and begs for forgiveness. He swears his allegiance to the Doge, and will fight to the death for him. Impressed with his loyalty, the Doge awards Gabriele with his blessing to allow Gabriele to marry Amelia. Outside, a mob has gathered to overthrow Boccanegra.Simon Boccanegra, ACT 3"Andrea" is set free from prison once more, after having been caught during the uprising. As Genoa celebrates the Doge's victory, Paolo passes by "Andrea" on his way to being executed. Paolo admits to poisoning the Doge. Fiesco is brought to Boccanegra, who is gravely ill. "Andrea" reveals his true identity, and Boccanegra smiles and tells him he recognizes him. Boccanegra tells Fiesco that Amelia is his long lost daughter. Fiesco, full of remorse, tells Boccanegra that Paolo has poisoned him, and begins to weep. Amelia and Gabriele return as legally wed, and are happy to see the two men reconciled. Boccanegra asks that Fiesco bless and appoint Gabriele as the new Doge once he has passed away. As Boccanegra takes his last few breaths, he turns to his daughter and son-in-law and blesses them. When he dies, Fiesco goes out to the celebrating crowds to give them the news of Boccanegra's death, then appoints the new doge.
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c2001., General, Warner Home Video Call No: DVD Fic Space Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Four test pilots who missed their trip to space get a second chance when they are called upon to repair an aging Russian satellite.
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By Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 Schenk, Otto Hofmannsthal, Hugo von, 1874-1929 Behrens, Hildegard Voigt, Deborah Fassbaender, Brigitte King, James, 1925-2005 McIntyre, Donald, 1934- Levine, James, 1943- Rose, Jürgen, 1937- Wechsler, Gil Mills, Paul, 1946- Large, Brian Metropolitan Opera Television (Firm) Metropolitan Opera (New York, N.Y.)[2010], Metropolitan Opera Call No: DVD Opera Strauss-Elektra-1992 Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Series Title: James Levine celebrating 40 years at the Met.