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The Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the TheatreThe Dramatic Imagination: Reflections and Speculations on the Art of the Theatre by Robert Edmond Jones
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The American film theatre was an experiment in bringing theatre to areas where people could not see a play. So on a subscription bases you could go to your local movie and see a play.
The Iceman ComethThe Iceman Cometh
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Considered to be the most memorable work of the series, it has a once in a life time cast. This is a film about bums and they are all on the same level no better no worse
RhinocerosRhinoceros
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Gene and Zero are together again,and Rhinoceros are wild in the streets. Karen Black is more than happy to get married but doesen't want babies. song "look what you done to yourself" is humable
ButleyButley
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I liked Alan Bates from the film "king of Hearts",but the character here is like a bad realtive who you wish would just go away forever. Now Jessica Tandy is a joy to watch.
LutherLuther
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This the kind of thing they would show you in school. (I bet it was banned in Quebec) favorite line " bread tho art and wine tho art and always shall be" I miss Rossiter
The MaidsThe Maids
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Two sisters play act while the misstress is out. I found this to be very hard to watch in one sitting
The American Film Theatre: Collection OneThe American Film Theatre: Collection One
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And here they are altogether in a box
In CelebrationIn Celebration
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Oh look it is Alan Bates again playing another character that goes on and on. The death of a child causes a family to have problems as adults.
A Delicate BalanceA Delicate Balance
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Poor paul Scofield, everyone dumps their problems on his door steps. If he told everone to get lost this would have ran 30 mins.
Three SistersThree Sisters
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I really like the version with Sandy Denis so I am biased. Derek Jacobi is here and long with Olivier.
The Man in the Glass BoothThe Man in the Glass Booth
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This is theatre of pain at it's worst. I feel for Arthur Goldman and hope that he found the peace he was denied in life in death.
The HomecomingThe Homecoming
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This is a parody of "In Celebration" It has to be. Having strong moral values I wanted to vomit after watching this family of perverts. yes,they are really that sick!!!!
American Film Theatre: Collection 2American Film Theatre: Collection 2
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Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in ParisJacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris
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yes, it is dated. Yes,The sound is not os hot. Yes, it looks soft. But on the plus side you get some really great songs and footage of Jacques Brel.
GalileoGalileo
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Another history lessen with songs and dances. Patrick Magee plays a plays a cardinal,har,Har. (see the film Luther)it is a fun film
Lost in the StarsLost in the Stars
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Kurt weill wrote some very nice tunes and "lost in the stars" is one of them. it's B&W in color.
Brian Friel's Philadelphia, Here I Come!Brian Friel's Philadelphia, Here I Come!
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It has been 17 years since I saw the queen of france, ok, Of all of the films this is the one I like the most and find the easist to watch. It has universal themes and is fun.
American Film Theatre: Collection 3American Film Theatre: Collection 3
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