A little princess

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A little princess

Title:

A little princess

Author:

Johnson, Mark.

Uniform Title:

Little princess (Motion picture : 1995)

Publication Information:

Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Pictures : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [1995]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (97 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

After an exotic childhood spent in India, young Sara Crewe finds herself in New York, immured in Miss Minchin girls' school as her father sails off to World War I. When he is lost, a severe reversal of fortune ensues. Thanks to him, Sara knows that "All girls are princesses . . . even if they wear rags or are not pretty or smart." Summoning all the qualities of a true princess, patrician and bereft Sara uses her creativity and sense of self-worth to spin magic dreams that sustain her during her time of trial.

General Note:

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1995.

Double-sided disc with full screen and widescreen versions.

Special features: Cast & crew [text feature]; A green world [text feature]; A matter of perspective [text feature]; Recommendations [text feature]; Theatrical trailers (8 min.).

Language:

English

French

Spanish

Contents:

Woman's right -- My little princess -- Gift for Sara -- Miss Minchin's -- Known by heart -- Too many rules -- Whistle for angels -- Gift for Becky -- No make-believe -- Parent's day blues -- Poison from sky -- Unhappy birthday -- Circle of safety -- Randolph bad news -- No magic -- Others in need -- Indian fantasy -- Dirt on Minchin -- Lavinia's curse -- Requiring care -- Rescue mission -- All girls are -- Make-believe menu -- Real feast -- Elopement -- Risky escape -- In Randolph house -- "Got to know me!" -- Princess again -- Goodbyes.

Reading Level:

MPAA Rating: Rated G.

Subject Term:

Fathers and daughters -- Drama.

Boarding schools -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.

Storytelling -- Drama.

Genre:

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.