Oppenheimer 3PK DVD He was the enigmatic “father of the atomic bomb,” alternately praised and condemned for his complex genius and contradictory behavior. Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer helped develop the top-secret weapon that ended World War II in the Pacific,…
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Charlie Chaplin 2-pack DVD
Charlie Chaplin 2PK DVD Best remembered as the “Little Tramp,” Charlie Chaplin entertained millions of silent-film viewers with amazing comic artistry. This set offers nine of Chaplin’s acting/directing efforts, including The Tramp (1915), The Kid (1921), The Vagabond (1916), and…
Masterpiece Theatre: Great Expectations DVD
Masterpiece Theatre: Great Expectations DVD One day Pip is sent to play at the residence of Miss Havisham, a frightening, elderly woman who seems locked in the past. She wears ancient bridal attire and never moves from the upper rooms…
Charles Dickens Collection DVD 5PK
Charles Dickens Collection DVD 5PK This deluxe DVD set features three classic Charles Dickens stories- David Copperfield (starring Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter), Oliver Twist (starring Sam Smith as Oliver), Robert Lindsay of Horatio Hornblower as master thief Fagin), and…
Masterpiece Theatre: Kidnapped
Masterpiece Theatre: Kidnapped DVD Robert Louis Stevenson’s memorable tale of swashbuckling adventure, Kidnapped recounts the exploits of an innocent youth, David Balfour, who teams up with an exiled outlaw to reclaim his rightful inheritance. Treachery, romance, rebellion, and redemption mark…
Pyramid
David Macaulay: Pyramid DVD How did ancient Egyptians build the Great Pyramid at Giza, joining two million blocks of heavy stone with amazing precision? Who were the leaders who built these enormous structures, and what did these tombs signify? Host…
The Charles Dickens Collection 2 4PK DVD
The Charles Dickens Collection 2 4PK DVD Four beloved novels by Charles Dickens come to life in these acclaimed BBC productions, featuring some of Great Britain’s most experienced actors, including Maggie Smith, Bob Hoskins, and Daniel Radcliffe. Relive the uplifting…