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Title:

The turn of the screw / written by Nick Dear ; directed by Ben Bolt.

Publisher:

PBS Distribution,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

1 videodisc (2 hr.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

James, Henry,--1843-1916--Television adaptations.
Television adaptations.

Other Authors:

Bolt, Ben, 1975-, drt.
Firth, Colin, 1960- act.
May, Jodhi, 1975- act.
Ferris, Pam, act.
Television adaptation of (work): James, Henry, 1843-1916. Turn of the screw.

Other Titles:

Masterpiece theatre (Television program). Selections. Two-dimensional moving image.

Notes:

Based on the short story by Henry James. Stereo, wide screen 1.85:1. Part of the Masterpiece classic English literature collection, volume 2. Features: set of rare memorabilia reproduced from The National Archives and British Library in London, England. Caroline Pegg, Jodhi May, Colin Firth. Originally broadcast on television as a segment of "Masterpiece theatre" 1999.

Summary:

A naive, young governess is hired by a charming bachelor to look after his two young children in a grand mansion in rural England. The young governess is convinced that the children can see ghosts, that they can communicate with them, and that their very souls are in danger. She feels she alone can save them from a horrifying fate.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)881502383

Locations:

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)