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Collins, Dale 1897-1956 Film adaptations Conrad, Joseph 1857-1924 Film adaptations Crime Drama Dystopian films Harbou, Thea von 1888-1954 Harbou, Thea von 1888-1954 Film adaptations Lowndes, Marie Belloc 1868-1947 Film adaptations Man-woman relationships Drama Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset) 1874-1965 Film adaptations Sir Caine, Hall 1853-1931 Film adaptationsFilter By Subjects
Collins, Dale 1897-1956 Film adaptations Conrad, Joseph 1857-1924 Film adaptations Crime Drama Dystopian films Harbou, Thea von 1888-1954 Harbou, Thea von 1888-1954 Film adaptations Lowndes, Marie Belloc 1868-1947 Film adaptations Man-woman relationships Drama Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset) 1874-1965 Film adaptations Sir Caine, Hall 1853-1931 Film adaptationsSummary: Having defined the espionage genre with Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler, Fritz Lang returned to the genre with this surprisingly fast-paced and remarkably grim thriller. Rudolf Klein-Rogge starts as Haghi, the head of an elaborate criminal empire, and Willy Fritsch is the undercover agent assigned to topple the diabolical king from his throne. Filled with the sexual intrigue and high-tech gadgetry that...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Thriller DVDs, Call number: DVD THRILLER SPISummary: In 2026, the rich rule over the poor, who live underground. One man tries to bridge the gap between the two classes. In July 2008 a complete copy of the film was discovered with an additional 25 minutes of lost footage that had not been seen since the film's premiere in 1927. After years of restoration the sci-fi epic was re-released in theaters in 2010 as The Complete Metropolis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: " ... Alfred Abel (Metropolis, Dr. Mabuse) plays Lorenz Lubota, a man obsessed with his own desires to achieve fame and wealth, who must confront the barriers of class keeping him from a woman (Lya de Putti) with whom he has had a fateful encounter."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Flicker Alley 2006
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA PHASummary: Eighteen of Alfred Hitchcock's early films (1926-1939), and two episodes of his television program (1955-1962). Includes 55 minutes of movie trailers spanning Hitchcock's legendary career.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mill Creek Entertainment 2007