Katherine Helmond
1) Brazil
Series
Publisher
Criterion Collection
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
In this surrealistic nightmare vision of a "perfect" future where technology reigns supreme, a daydreaming bureaucrat who is involved with an underground superhero and a beautiful mysterious woman becomes the tragic victim of his own romantic illusions. This is the original 142 minute director's cut edition of the film assembled from both the European and American versions
Author
Language
English
Description
This Pulitzer Prize winner tells the powerful story of an epileptic woman in her early 40's systematically preparing her own death - and the frantic and touching efforts of her mother to stop her. This searing drama is guaranteed to keep any listener on the edge of their seat. An L.A. Theatre Works performance featuring Sharon Gless and Katherine Helmond.
4) The Gin Game
Author
Language
English
Description
The quiet porch of a rest home for the aged explodes with emotion when prim Fonsia Dorsey sits down to play gin rummy with the cynical Weller Martin. Fonsia is drawn to Weller, but she just can't stop winning at cards, while Weller bemoans the bad luck that is ruining his game and has dogged him throughout his life. Tragic yet uproariously funny, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama examines themes of individual responsibility and society's mistreatment...
Author
Series
Elizabeth Taylor Story volume 1
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth Taylor's dominating mother has decided that her daughter must become a star - no matter what others or Elizabeth herself think. Assisted by Hedda Hopper, she gets a part in Lassie Come Home (1943). She becomes a child star, raised by her studio.
Author
Series
Elizabeth Taylor Story volume 2
Language
English
Description
The story of Elizabeth Taylor's rise to stardom, beginning in Los Angeles 1942. Growing up, Elizabeth has several love-affairs - and several divorces, since her husbands can't accept being married to a Hollywood icon.