2001 VIDEO CATALOG - Clinton Essex Franklin Library System

Famous Famous Famous Americans Americans of of the the 20th 20th 20th Century: Century: Henry Henry Ford
Ford
Henry Ford was born in Wayne County, Michigan on July 30, 1863, the son of an Irish immigrant father.
Young Ford showed an early interest in mechanics, constucting his first steam engine at age 15 and a
small, one-cylinder, internal combustion engine just four years later. Ford's innovations in mass
production of cars to promote mass ownership led to high-speed manufacturing and ultimately sparked
the 20th century industrial revolution. In 1919 Edsel Ford succeeded his father as President of the Ford
Motor Company. When Edsel died in 1943, Henry Ford resumed the presidency for two years until his
grandson, Henry Ford II could take the helm. Henry lived quietly with his wife Clara until he died on April
55 min. color
Famous Famous Famous Americans Americans of of the the 20th 20th Century: Century: Thomas Thomas A. A. Edison
Edison
Thomas Alva Edison was born on February 11, 1847. By age 11, he had his own chemical laboratory and
by age 13 he suffered hearing loss that would be permanent. Edison became fascinated by electricity
when a telegraph agent taught him telegraphy. The phonograph was Edison's favorite invention. He also
developed the incandescent, light, the motion picture camera, the microphone, and more than 1,000
other devices. Edison died on October 18, 1931.
55 min. color
Famous Famous Fred Fred
Fred
From an undiscovered kitten, watch as Fred is catapulted to international superstardom - all to the
amazement of his young owners.
30 min. color cc
Fantasia
Fantasia
Walt Disney's landmark animation features a howt of unforgetable images that will captivate audiences of
all ages.
120 min. color cc
Fantasia Fantasia 2000
2000
In this fun-filled movie, breathtaking images are coupled with classical music favorites. From Beethoven
to Gershwin, from flamingos bobbing yo-yos to a city in bluesy motion, vivid animation brings the music of
the masters to colorful life.
74 min. color cc
Fantasticks
Fantasticks
Two teenagers on neighboring farms steal glance and hide their romance from their feuding fathers.
Little do these love-birds know, however, that their fathers are actually good friends who've hatched a plan
to bring their children together. This musical hit has played off-Broadway for over 40 years.
87 min. color cc
Far Far From From Home: Home: Adventures Adventures of of Yellow Yellow Dog
Dog
Set against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness, a young boy and his dog forge a special bond that
neither time nor distance can break. Praised for its remarkable realism, wisdom and suspense, this
winning family adventure story is ideal entertainment for the whole family
81 min. color cc
Far Far From From the the Madding Madding Crowd Crowd (2 (2 (2 tapes)
tapes)
Life in rural Victorian England is orderly - almost predetermined - but headstrong Bathsheba Everdene
longs to be rid of society's constraints. Three different men vie for Bathsheba's heart in this version of the
Thomas Hardy novel.
165 min. color
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