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The art of Mexico. Volume one, Ancient and modern traditions, Volume two, The painters [videorecording].
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2 videodiscs (ca. 100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
A guide to the understanding of Mexican art - both of the past and present - from its beginnings in the masterworks of the Aztecs and Mayans to the autobiographical surrealism of Frida Kahlo.
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The art of quilting [videorecording]
a production of Wisconsin Public Television ; producer, director, Laurie A. Gorman.
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1 videodisc (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
The artistry and techniques of contemporary American quilt making is explored.
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The atheism tapes [videorecording].
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2 videodiscs (180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
"In these off-the-record interviews, playwright, filmmaker and self-described atheist Jonathan Miller filmed conversations with six of today's leading men of letters and science ..."--Container.
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Awakenings [videorecording]
Columbia Pictures.
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1 videodisc (120 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Babes in arms [videorecording]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer ; directed by Busby Berkeley ; produced by Arthur Freed ; screenplay by Jack McGowan and Kay Van Riper.
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1 videodisc (96 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Learning that his parents are in financial straits, the son of a famous vaudeville team rounds up all the stage kids and puts on a lavish show to raise money. The future looks rosy until a hurricane washes the whole enterprise away on opening night.
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Babes on Broadway [videorecording]
a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picture ; screenplay by Fred Finklehofffe and Elaine Ryan ; original story by Fred Finklehoffe ; directed by Busby Berkeley ; produced by Arthur Freed.
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1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
One of the famous old musicals that combines captivating music and lavish production numbers by the master, Busby Berkeley. The story is the standard tale of two struggling Broadway hopefuls, and is filled with 16 song and dance numbers.
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Before the devil knows you're dead [videorecording]
Funky Buddha Group, Thinkfilm & Capitol Films presents a Unity Productions, Linsefilm production ; produced by Michael Cerenzie, William S. Gilmore, Brian Linse, Paul Parmar ; written by Kelly Masterson ; directed by Sidney Lumet.
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1 videodisc (117 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
A stock broker, who is having financial troubles and in need of extra cash, and his younger brother conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. The only problem is that the owners of the jewelry store are their own parents. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.
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The best of America's test kitchen. Best baking recipes [videorecording]
a production of A La Carte Communications.
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1 videodisc (115 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America's Test Kitchen to learn the basics of great home cooking. This special collection also includes independent reviews of indispensable kitchen equipment, and recommendations for supermarket staples from chocolate and white wine vinegar to inexpensive steaks and tomato paste.
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The best of America's test kitchen. Best entertaining recipes [videorecording]
a production of A La Carte Communications.
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1 videodisc (127 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America's Test Kitchen to learn the basics of great home cooking. This special collection also includes independent reviews of indispensable kitchen equipment, and recommendations for supermarket staples from chocolate and white wine vinegar to inexpensive steaks and tomato paste.
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The best of America's test kitchen. Best weeknight recipes [videorecording]
a production of A La Carte Communications.
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1 videodisc (110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America's Test Kitchen to learn the basics of great home cooking. This special collection also includes independent reviews of indispensable kitchen equipment, and recommendations for supermarket staples from chocolate and white wine vinegar to inexpensive steaks and tomato paste.
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The big trail [videorecording]
Twentieth Century Fox presents ; story by Hal G. Evarts ; director, Raoul Walsh.
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1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
A wagon train on the Oregon Trail encounters tough difficulties.
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Blast of silence [videorecording]
a film by Allen Baron ; an Alfred Crown-Dan Enright production ; a Universal-International release ; produced by Merrill Brody ; screenplay by Allen Baron ; directed by Allen Baron.
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1 videodisc (77 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. + photos and 1 booklet.
Professional killer Frankie Bono returns after an apparent absence to Manhattan during the Christmas season to assassinate the gangster Troiano. Bono is a loner and intends to avoid any unnecessary human contact while planning the murder of his victim. Bono is recognized by an acquaintance from the orphanage he was raised in who invites him to a Christmas party. There he meets up with an old semi-girlfriend, Lorrie. His friend's happy marriage contrasts with Bono's solitary and haunted existence and Bono's hard exterior softens. Bono is emotionally conflicted with both his personal contacts and his professional duties and his choices have heavy consequences.
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