Recommended by the
American Library Association
In “choosing the Best in Children’s video.”

 

 

Due to the overwhelming reception of last years DVD debut of The American Short Story Collection on DVD monterey media has added four more classic gems to its line up.

The American Short Story Collection is comprised of 21 remarkable programs that were chosen from Classic Literature.  This collection of best loved stories from America’s greatest literary talents is brought to life with exceptional performances by Hollywood’s elite.  Originally airing on PBS, and now on DVD these star studded performances come complete with Author biographies, Actor biographies, Printable Study Guides, About the American Short Story Collection, Audio Transcript Interview with the producer and Program Introductions by Academy Award Winning actor Henry Fonda

 

The Blue Hotel
Catalog #: 305582	SRP: $24.95
Starring: David Warner, James Keach Directed by Jan Kadar -Academy Award Winner “The Shop on Main Street” A stranger arrives in a small 1880’s Nebraska town and joins a fateful card game.

The Jilting of Granny Weatherall
Catalog #: 326282	SRP: $24.95
Starring: Geraldine Fitzgerald (Academy Award Nominated & Tony Award Nominated) Directed by Randa Haines -Academy Award Nominated “Children of a Lesser God” A proud matriarch summons up for evaluation the successes and failures of her long years.

Paul's Case
Catalog #: 334922	SRP: $24.95
Starring: Roberts, Michael Higgins A young man steals money to gain entry to a world of glamour and refinement.

Rappaccini's Daughter
Catalog #: 336362	SRP: $24.95
Starring: Kathleen Beller, Kristoffer Tabori In eighteenth-century Italy, a young scholar falls in love with a beautiful but forbidden young woman.

 

Order Date:            April 11, 2005
Street Date:            May 3, 2005