Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone
by Robert Bierman; Tim Fywell
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Actor: Greg Wise; Keeley Hawes; Terrence Hardiman; Mellan Mitchell; Peter Vaughan; Patricia Hodge; Rachel Lumberg; Nicholas Lane; Surinder Duhra; Lesley Sharp; Kacey Ainsworth; Scott Handy; Paul Brooke; Anton Lesser; Antony Sher; Roger Walker; Janet Henfrey; Elizabeth Berrington; Bobby Bernard; Peter JeffreyDirector: Robert Bierman; Tim Fywell
Brand: WGBH HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 240 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-10-17
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: WGBH BOSTON
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- Along a dark country road in Cumberland, England, a ghoulish woman in white steps from the shadows to confront a foot traveler, Walter Hartright (Andrew Lincoln), bound for Limmeridge House three miles off. She asks senseless questions: "You don't suspect me of wrong, do you, Sir? Why do you suspect me of wrong?" Hartright assures her he suspects her of no wrong, but she gibbers on. When a car
DVD Reviews of Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone
DVD Review: Splendid films
Summary: 5 Stars
Here are two of the best films ever presented on Masterpiece Theater. Everything about each is first class, although I slightly prefer The Woman in White. Yes, as critics have often noted, the films do not match entirely the novels by Wilkie Collins. But in themselves, one couldn't ask for finer performances at all levels.
One must add, however, that there might be a problem for some viewers. While keeping both films at two hours apiece, the filmmakers have sacrificed some clarity. The complex plots are explained in great haste near the end of each film, and many viewers who have not read Collins could be confused.
In any case, this is art and entertainment of the highest quality and should remind us today of the excellence available to us on PBS not more than a decade ago.
DVD Review: Excellent Purchase
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased these items on DVD to replace items taped of PBS years previously. They were excellent then and are equally interesting now.DVD Review: The Wilke Collins Set
Summary: 4 Stars
The Woman in White was excellent. The mystery was fascinating and kept us wondering up until the end about what was happening. The Moonstone was not bad, but it seemed more long and drawn out.DVD Review: Wilkie Collins fan
Summary: 4 Stars
Both of these films are intriguing British pieces. The Woman In White is perhaps slightly over-dramatized in this version, but the heart of the story is well captivated by the actors.
The Moonstone has long been a favorite mystery of mine, and this portrayal is rather brilliant.
It was a good purchase for those anglophiles that enjoy nothing better than a good British period movie.
DVD Review: The Woman in White
Summary: 2 Stars
The producer has taken artistic licence a little too far. Miss Halcombe was called Miss Fairlie. Why? The earlier BBC version was much better and accurate.
Description of Masterpiece Theatre: The Wilkie Collins Set - The Woman in White/The Moonstone
Along a dark country road in Cumberland England a ghoulish woman in white steps from the shadows to confront a foot traveler Walter Hartright (Andrew Lincoln) bound for Limmeridge House three miles off. She asks senseless questions: "You don't suspect me of wrong do you Sir? Why do you suspect me of wrong?" Hartright assures her he suspects her of no wrong but she gibbers on. When a carriage happens by the woman dissolves into the darkness and Hartright accepts the offer of a ride the rest of the way to Limmeridge House a mansion where eccentric esquire Frederick Fairlie (Ian Richardson) has arranged for Hartright to tutor his nieces -- half-sisters Marian and Laura Fairlie -- in the art of drawing. Soon Hartright falls in love with Laura a wealthy heiress. Strangely she is the near mirror image of the woman in white. Laura in turn falls in love with him. Marian who wants only the best for Laura approves of the romance. Unfortunately Hartright loses his job when falsely accused of bad conduct. Before he leaves Limmeridge House he warns Laura that she and her sister are in grave danger. Deeply disappointed in him Laura ignores his caveat and fulfills a pledge to marry Sir Percival Gylde (James Wilby). He seems amiable and even invites Marian to live with him and Laura after the wedding. But when Laura returns from the honeymoon she is melancholy and morose hardly speaking a word to Marian. Glyde and a sinister visitor named Count Fosco (Simon Callow) are the reasons. Apparently they are plotting to seize her inheritance using the tidiest of stratagems: murder. Meanwhile dark secrets unravel involving Glyde's family background and the mysterious woman in white and Hartright returns in an attempt to save the sisters and exorcise the evil possessing Limmeridge House. ~ Mike Cummings All Movie GuideSystem Requirements:Run Time: 224 minsFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DRAMA Rating:?NR UPC:?783421412996 Manufacturer No:?WG41299General DVDs
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