The house of mirth / Sony Pictures Classics ; Showtime and Granada present ; in association with The Arts Council of England, FilmFour, The Scottish Arts Council and Glasgow Film Fund ; a Three Rivers production ; written and directed by Terence Davies ; produced by Olivia Stewart.
The story takes place at the opening of a new century, one that held forth all kinds of promises, especially for women. In this post-Victorian Fifth Avenue milieu, Lily Bart, an unmarried woman of 29 with dwindling prospects, needs a husband badly. She lives beyond her means, relying on the grudgi...
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| Language: | English French Spanish |
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In English with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned. |
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[London] : Culver City, CA :
Granada Films ; Distributed by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment,
[2001], ©2001.
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| Series: | Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
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| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (135 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
Contents:
- Start
- Lawrence Selden
- Fond of dangerous people
- Rules of engagement
- Elaborate game
- Great favor
- Bertha's indiscretion
- Tremendous admirer
- Miss Lily Bart as summer
- "I need your help."
- Night at the opera
- Den of iniquity
- Words with Aunt Julia
- Grace's advice
- Tea with the right woman
- "Leave the yacht."
- Friendly hint
- "Miss Bart remains here."
- Julia's will & desire
- "I was deceived."
- Delicate matter
- Outside of society
- Terminated
- Folly of her cause
- Tea and sympathy
- Words to live by
- Debt & honor
- Great mercy.