| Edition |
40th anniversary ed. |
| Description |
4 videodiscs (ca. 650 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
| Note |
Videodisc release of the 1971-1972 television series. |
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Special features: the making of Upstairs, downstairs part 1; episode commentaries; alternate pilot episode. |
| Contents |
Disc 1. On trial ; The mistress and the maids ; Board wages -- Disc 2. The path of duty ; A suitable marriage ; Magic casements ; A cry for help -- Disc 3. I dies from love ; Why is her door locked? ; A voice from the past -- Disc 4. The Swedish tiger ; The key of the door ; For love of love. |
| Cast |
Angela Baddeley, David Langton, Gordon Jackson, Jean Marsh, Nicola Pagett, Pauline Collins. |
| Summary |
The lives of both the family and the servants in the London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place are followed. Upstairs lives Richard Bellamy, the head of the household, and also a member of Parliament. His wife is a member of the titled aristocracy. Downstairs is Hudson, the Scottish butler who directs and guides the other servants concerning their tasks and proper places. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, full screen (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital. |
| Language |
English dialogue; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) |
| Subject |
Social classes -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- London -- Drama.
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Working class -- England -- London -- Drama.
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London (England) -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Television series.
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Fiction television programs.
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| Added Author |
Menmuir, Raymond. Director.
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Marsh, Jean.
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Atkins, Eileen, 1934-
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Weldon, Fay.
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Hawkesworth, John.
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Baddeley, Angela, 1904-1976.
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Jackson, Gordon, 1923-1990.
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Langton, David.
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Pagett, Nicola.
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Collins, Pauline, 1940-
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Acorn Media (Firm)
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Sagitta Productions.
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| ISBN |
9781598286304 |
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1598286307 |
| Standard No. |
054961863099 |
| Music No. |
AMP-8630 Acorn Media |
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