The war of the worlds
(Blu-ray)
Author
Contributors
Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984, director.
Barry, Gene, actor.
Robinson, Ann, 1929- actor.
Tremayne, Les, actor
War of the worlds.
Barry, Gene, actor.
Robinson, Ann, 1929- actor.
Tremayne, Les, actor
War of the worlds.
Published
New York, NY : Criterion Collection, [2020].
Format
Blu-ray
ISBN
9781681437385 (BRHD), 1681437384 (BRHD)
Status
White Plains Public Library - Movie
BLU-RAY
1 available
BLU-RAY
1 available
Yonkers Grinton I. Will Library - Movie
BLU-RAY FEATURE
1 available
BLU-RAY FEATURE
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Public Library - Movie | BLU-RAY W | On Holds Shelf |
| White Plains Public Library - Movie | BLU-RAY | Available |
| Yonkers Grinton I. Will Library - Movie | BLU-RAY FEATURE | Available |
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Published
New York, NY : Criterion Collection, [2020].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in..
Language
English
ISBN
9781681437385 (BRHD), 1681437384 (BRHD)
UPC
00715515248617, 715515248617
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1953.
General Note
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
General Note
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, full screen 1.37:1.
General Note
Essay by film critic J. Hoberman in container.
General Note
Features: audio commentary from 2005 featuring filmmaker Joe Dante, film historian Bob Burns, and author Bill Warren; new program "Movie archaeologists" on the visual and sound effects in the film featuring sound designer Ben Burtt and film historian Craig Barron; new program "From the archive" about the film's restoration featuring Barron, Burtt, and Paramount Pictures archivist Andrea Kalas; audio interview with producer George Pal from 1970; documentary "The sky is falling" (2005) about the making of the film; The Mercury Theatre on the air radio adaptation of The war of the worlds from 1938, directed and narrated by Orson Welles; radio program from 1940 featuring a discussion between Welles and H. G. Wells, author of the 1897 novel; trailer.
Citation/References
BDEB
Citation/References
BDSE
Citation/References
BDW
Participants/Performers
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Bob Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio.
Description
Martians invade a small town in 1950s California.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
This is a Blu-ray disc made for Blu-ray disc players and will not play in standard DVD players.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Barry, G., Haskin, B., Barry, G., Robinson, A., & Tremayne, L. (2020). The war of the worlds . Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gene. Barry et al.. 2020. The War of the Worlds. Criterion Collection.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gene. Barry et al.. The War of the Worlds Criterion Collection, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Barry, Gene., et al. The War of the Worlds Criterion Collection, 2020.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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