The Old Curiosity Shop

Starring:Old Curiosity Shop
Studio: Good Times Video
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More pure enjoyment !
Excellence in Old England
Captures Dickens' time & place

The Charles Dickens Collection, Vol. 2 (David Copperfield / The Pickwick Papers / The Old Curiosity Shop / Dombey and Son)
Starring: Colin Douglas , John Woodnutt , Phil Daniels , Howard Lang (II) , and Shirley Cain
Director: Brian Lighthill , Rodney Bennett , and Simon Curtis
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ASIN: B000FQIRYK
Release Date: 2006-08-15

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For Dickens aficionados who own the first DVD Collection, but still want some more, this four-disc set collects four sterling BBC productions of some of the author's essential masterworks. The best of the lot is David Copperfield, starring a pre-Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe as the tragically put-upon young Copperfield. Shot on film, this impeccable 1999 production is an embarrassment of riches, with a cast that includes Academy Award-winner Maggie Smith, who earned an Emmy nomination as the formidable Aunt Betsey, Oscar-nominee Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings) as the cruel and sadistic teacher Mr. Creakle, a wonderful Bob Hoskins as the debt-ridden Micawber, Trevor Eve as David's loathsome stepfather Mr. Murdstone, and Nicholas Lyndhurst as the dastardly clerk Uriah Heap. Holding his own with this formidable ensemble is Ciaran McMenamin as the adult David, whose ultimate triumph is particularly hard earned. Rich with incident and populated by some of literature's most memorable characters, this production does satisfying justice to one of Dickens's most beloved and oft-told sagas. When it comes to a series of unfortunate events, Lemony Snicket has nothing on Dickens.

The Old Curiosity Shop, from 1979, stars Sebastian Shaw as the grandfather determined to provide a better life for his beloved and beautiful granddaughter, Nell (the winning Natalie Ogle). But his gambling leaves them at the mercy to the bent and malignant Quilp (Trevor Peacock). The lesser known Dombey and Son, from 1983, is a tale of foolish pride, comeuppance, and redemption starring Julian Glover as Mr. Dombey, so determined that his son take over his business that he cruelly neglects his daughter, Florence (the heartbreaking Lysette Anthony). The Pickwick Papers, from 1985, is a welcome comic change of pace that follows the misadventures of "the immortal" (and comically rotund) Mr. Pickwick (Nigel Stock) and his three friends as they embark on the first expedition of "the corresponding society of the Pickwick Club." Shot on video, the latter three miniseries are somewhat stodgy in appearance. The adaptations are faithful to a fault, but Dickens' masterful tales provide inspiration enough for the casts who grandly rise to the occasion. --Donald Liebenson

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These four acclaimed adaptations bring to life the legendary characters, devastating drama, and coarse humor of one of the world's greatest novelists.

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More pure enjoyment !.......2007-01-17

With the second volume of immortal works of Charles Dickens, brought to the screen by BBC, the pleasure of watching the first volume gets an extention.
I am a big fan of the classics English literature and especially Dickens. He is simply the genius. In my humble opinion no other English writer can be even compared with him.
Any one of his books is worth reading.
And to watch this BBC dramatization is a great pleasure too - it is true Dickens - bright and sparkling on the screen as he does in every one of his books.
If you are the newcomer to the world of his books - watch the movies and be encouraged to go for reading then. You will never regret.

Excellence in Old England.......2007-01-11

A joyful depiction of one of Charles Dickens writings, the details of the English shops, homes and era dress were fascinating and so believable that it made watching the movie feel as though I was right there. This is on my "to watch often" list.

Captures Dickens' time & place.......2006-10-26

Part of Dickens' genius was the ability to enable the reader to FEEL
the time and place of the storyline unfolding, as well as the visualize
the gamut of intriguing characters.
The BBC has, again, done the same for the viewer. Selection of
locations, environments and characters is simply wonderful -- sure to
keep the viewer engrossed, even though the dialogue is uncompromisingly
British.
The only caveat is that the viewer must remember that these are
ADAPTATIONS of Dickens' novels -- and, therefore, there are omissions
and modifications to the originals.
The modifications make it very easy for teachers to determine whether
or not a student has actually read the novel or just enjoyed the DVD!

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The Old Curiosity Shop is a wonderful Production!!!!!

The Old Curiosity Shop
Starring: Tom Courtenay , Sally Walsh , and Peter Ustinov
Director: W.A. Conner , and Kevin Connor
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ASIN: B0009ETCY2
Release Date: 2005-06-07

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The Old Curiosity Shop is a wonderful Production!!!!!.......2007-04-24

This must be the DVD Bargain of the year. I brought this DVD as I enjoy watching Dickens.
I have not read the book or seen this movie before buying it. I brought it Purely for the price. What a surprise I was in for.
The story is about a girl named Nell and she lives with her Grandfather in a shop called "The Old Curiosity Shop". Nell's grandfather loves her very much, however he has a problem with gambling. He borrows money from his evil landlord (played by Tom Courtenay).
When the Landlord finds out what Grandfather has been doing with the money he takes all that belongs to the old Gentleman and makes plans to put him in the madhouse.
Nell desperately wants to protect her Grandfather so they set out to leave London for the Sea Side.
Will Nell and her Grandfather able to be free from the Landlord or will the evil Landlord find them and do what he set out to do.
Watch and find out. This DVD is a must for anyone who enjoys Dickens and/or family movies. A movie to be enjoyed by all ages.
With great actors, well made production of the greatest quality at a great price what more could you ask for.
You will not be disappointed.

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"The Old Shop of Curiosity ... Julian Amyes (2006) ... Koch Vision"

The Old Curiosity Shop
Starring: Hal Jeayes , Sid Golder , Annabelle Lanyon , Alison King (III) , and Stephen Calcutt
Director: Julian Amyes
Manufacturer: Koch Vision
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ASIN: B000E3L7JQ
Release Date: 2006-04-04

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In this definitive BBC adaptation of Charles Dickens classic, a thirteen year-old girl lives with her gambling-addicted grandfather in a run down London antique shop. Starring Natalie Ogle, Sebastian Shaw, Chris Fairbank, Trevor Peacock, Colin Jeavons.

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Running Time 270 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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"The Old Shop of Curiosity ... Julian Amyes (2006) ... Koch Vision".......2006-10-21

Koch Vision and BBC present "The Old Curiosity Shop" (1979) - Julian Aymes (270 mins/Color) (Dolby Digital) --- Under Julian Amyes (Director), Barry Letts (Producer), Charles Dickens (Book Author), William Trevor (Dramatised by), Carl Davis (Composer of Music) ----- the cast includes Natalie Ogle (Little Nell), Sebastian Shaw (Grandfather), Trevor Peacock (Daniel Quilip), Granville Saxton (Dick Swiveller), Annabelle Lanyon (Small Servant),Colin Jeavons (Sampson Brass), Freda Dowie (Sally Brass), Wensley Pithey (Single Gentleman), Brian Oulton (Schoolmaster), Chris Fairbank (Kit Nubbles), Patsy Byrne (Mrs Nubbles), Sandra Payne (Mrs Quilip), Laurence hardy (Mr. Witherden), Donald Bisset (Mr Garland), Keith Hazemore (Abel Garland), Patrick Carter (Turnkey), Max Latimer (Policeman), Derek Chafer (Policeman), Ronald Markham (Doctor), Simon Garstang (Little Jacob) ----- The Old Curiosity Shop is a novel by Charles Dickens, the plot follows the life of Little Nell and her grandfather, both residents of The Old Curiosity Shop in London ... which Dickens published in his short-lived weekly serial Master Humphrey's Clock, as The Old Curiosity Shop was printed in 1841 --- our story tells of Little Nell, a beautiful and virtuous young girl who lives with her grandfather in his shop of curiosities --- Nell's grandfather loves her dearly, and she never complains --- without friends of her own age she is always lonely except for her friend Kit, who works at the shop and whom she is teaching to write --- meanwhile her grandfather is attempting to make Nell a good inheritance by winning at cards --- borrowing heavily from the evil Quilp (a dwarf) Nell's grandfather gambles away what little money they own --- thus Quilp seizes the opportunity to take possession of the shop and make Nell and her grandfather's lives a misery --- what can be done, will her grandfather suffer a breakdown lose his wits --- what is Nell to do, escape may be the only answer running away to live as beggar around the countryside --- what will become of Nell, only the following chapters of this Dickens mini series will tell.

Great job by Koch Vision for releasing "The Old Curiosity Shop" (1979) - Julian Aymes, the digital transfere with a clean, clear and crisp print...looking forward to more high quality releases from the BBC mini-series film market...order your copy now from Amazon or Koch Vision where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch drama mixed with an outstanding cast and director --- just the way we like 'em

Total Time: 270 mins on DVD ~ Koch Vision KOCV6352 ~ (4/04/2006)

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The Old Curiosity Shop
Director: Warwick Gilbert
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
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Captains Courageous/Voyage of the Unicorn/The Old Curiosity Shop/The Young Poisoner's Handbook

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Captains Courageous/Voyage of the Unicorn/The Old Curiosity Shop/The Young Poisoner's Handbook
Starring: Robert Urich , and Beau Bridges
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The Old Curiosity Shop/The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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The Old Curiosity Shop/The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Starring: Goodtimes 2pak
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Release Date: 2004-07-27

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The Old Curiosity Shop
Director: Warwick Gilbert
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Good versus evil. Justice versus injustice. These are constants in Dickens' writings, and they have never been more moving than in the adventures of little Nell and her grandfather as they try to escape from a series of villainous characters and misfortunes.

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OLD CURIOSITY SHOP

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CLASSIC FABLES CARTOON.......

Charles Dickens - The Old Curiosity Shop

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Charles Dickens' the Old Curiosity Shop (Complete 3 Hour TV Mini-series) / the Young Prisoners Handbook [2 DVD Set]

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