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The Resource The turning point, a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Warren Duff ; based on a story by Horace McCoy ; produced by Irving Asher ; directed by William Dieterle, (videorecording)

The turning point, a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Warren Duff ; based on a story by Horace McCoy ; produced by Irving Asher ; directed by William Dieterle, (videorecording)

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Summary
When crusading district attorney John Conroy is tasked to crack down on a powerful crime syndicate, he recruits his no-nonsense newspaperman pal Jerry McKibbon, his sweetheart Mandy, and his grizzled detective father. But unbeknownst to the younger Conroy, the elder Conroy is mixed up in the same racket he's been appointed to take down
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (85 min.)
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1952
  • Anamorphic full screen (1.37:1)
  • Bonus features: audio commentary by author/film historian Alan K. Rode; theatrical trailer
Instance
Label
The turning point
Title
The turning point
Statement of responsibility
a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Warren Duff ; based on a story by Horace McCoy ; produced by Irving Asher ; directed by William Dieterle
Contributor
Actor
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Production company
Publisher
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
When crusading district attorney John Conroy is tasked to crack down on a powerful crime syndicate, he recruits his no-nonsense newspaperman pal Jerry McKibbon, his sweetheart Mandy, and his grizzled detective father. But unbeknownst to the younger Conroy, the elder Conroy is mixed up in the same racket he's been appointed to take down
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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Turning point (Motion picture : 1952)
Credits note
Director of photography, Lionel Lindon ; editor, George Tomasini ; musical director, Irvin Talbot
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Rating: Not rated
Language note
English dialogue; English subtitles
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.T87 2022
PerformerNote
William Holden, Edmond O'Brien, Alexis Smith, Tom Tully, Ed Begley, Ted de Corsia
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1893-1972
  • 1904-1973
  • 1897-1955
  • 1918-1981
  • 1915-1985
  • 1921-1993
  • 1908-1982
  • 1901-1970
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  • Dieterle, William
  • Duff, Warren
  • McCoy, Horace
  • Holden, William
  • O'Brien, Edmond
  • Smith, Alexis
  • Tully, Tom
  • Begley, Ed
  • De Corsia, Ted
  • Paramount Pictures Corporation
  • Kino Lorber, Inc
Runtime
85
Series statement
KL studio classics
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  • Public prosecutors
  • Organized crime
Technique
live action
Label
The turning point, a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Warren Duff ; based on a story by Horace McCoy ; produced by Irving Asher ; directed by William Dieterle, (videorecording)
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Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1952
  • Anamorphic full screen (1.37:1)
  • Bonus features: audio commentary by author/film historian Alan K. Rode; theatrical trailer
Bar code
  • 31223148222715
  • 31223148222707
  • 31223148222723
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (85 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
738329260330
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
K26033
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1338253129
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby audio
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The turning point, a Paramount Picture ; screenplay by Warren Duff ; based on a story by Horace McCoy ; produced by Irving Asher ; directed by William Dieterle, (videorecording)
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1952
  • Anamorphic full screen (1.37:1)
  • Bonus features: audio commentary by author/film historian Alan K. Rode; theatrical trailer
Bar code
  • 31223148222715
  • 31223148222707
  • 31223148222723
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
black and white
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (85 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
738329260330
Other physical details
sound, black and white
Publisher number
K26033
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)1338253129
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby audio
Video recording format
DVD

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