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French Can Can (French Cancan, Only the French Can) (1955)
- Dir. Jean Renoir
Feat. Jean Gabin, Michel Piccoli, Dora Doll… - Jean Renoir returned to France after 15 years absence to make this vibrant tribute to the Parisian world of his father, the Impressionist painter…
Richard III (1955)- Dir. Laurence Olivier
Feat. Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson - Laurence Olivier's third cinematic translation of Shakespeare both as actor and director. His performance borders on high camp as the twisted 15th…
Romeo and Juliet (1954)- Dir. Renato Castellani
Feat. Laurence Harvey, Susan Shentall, Mervyn Jones… - An Italian co–production, this version benefits from magical locations in Verona and Venice and the sumptuous Renaissance–influenced eye…
Bolshoi Ballet - Stars of the Russian Ballet (1953)- Three ballets are presented by the Bolshoi Ballet – Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' and 'The Fountains of Bakechisarai' and 'The Flames of Paris'.…
Julius Caesar (1953)- Dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Feat. Marlon Brando, James Mason, John Gielgud… - Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud star in this beautifully staged Hollywood adaptation. Passionate drama of power, conspiracy and murder in…
Golden Coach (Le Carrosse d'or) (1952)- Dir. Jean Renoir
Feat. Anna Magnani, Odoardo Spadaro, Nada Fiorelli - Dir. Renoir's classic comedy focuses on a group of commedia dell'arte actors in the eighteenth Century and the much–desired central figure of…
Hamlet (1948)- Dir. Laurence Olivier
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Eileen Herlie, Basil Sydney… - The Oscar winner of Best Picture, Actor, Art direction and Costume, Laurence Olivier's version soars with vitality and atmosphere. A classic.
Henry V (1944)- Dir. Laurence Olivier
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks - Brimming with zest, this Shakespeare adaption became an instant classic when released, featuring Laurence Olivier in full sail as the youthful…
- Cox and Box
- Feat. Russell Smythe
- First comic opera from Gilbert and Sullivan, here with Russell Smythe and the London Symphony Orchestra.
- Distant Harmony
- Feat. Luciano Pavarotti
- Celebrated tenor Luciano Pavarotti is captured on his sensational tour of China. His magnificent voice combines with the cultural mystique of…
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