Young Pip is orphaned and lives a difficult life until he inherits a fortune from an anonymous benefactor. He moves to London and experiences the complexities of love, wealth, and social status, all while trying to uncover the identity of his secret benefactor.
Violence and Victorian gentility meet in this powerful adaptations of one of Dickens's greatest creations, his most piercing examination of upward mobility.
A young boy, Pip, encounters an escaped prisoner, Magwitch, and steals food for him. After the convict is captured, Pip meets the reclusive Miss Havisham and her niece, Estella, eventually becoming friends with the girl. Wealth comes to Pip via a mysterious benefactor and he goes off to London for an education. As adults, Pip and Estella become romantic, and Pip learns the identity of his patron.
During World War II, Molly, a young American girl, faces challenges and learns important lessons while her father is away at war. She finds solace in her friendships, dreams of being a tap dancer, and discovers the true meaning of family.
A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.
Miniseries based on Charles Dickens' novel of the same title.
A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.
Lady Buckering, an English widow, has four daughters; Doreen, married to Dougall and about to give birth at home, and Gerda, Bicky and Catherine. The story revolves around the impending birth and the love affairs of the other three daughters; Bicky, with eccentric student Roly; Gerda, married to artist Wilfred; and Catherine, in love with the landlord's son, Clifford Magill. In addition, the impoverished Lady Buckering is being courted by Dr. Drew. Written by Les Adams
A boy finds it difficult to live up to his father's reputation at his school.
Rascal To Chai-yan brings a false charge of selling fake medicine against doctor Fan Tin-sang, who is sentented to a twenty-year imprisonment. Fan makes an escape after a decade, and secretly provides for the education of his son Fuk-kwan brought up by a poor blacksmith. Fuk-kwan grows up to be a doctor practising in the country. To again does harm to Fuk-kwan, only this time Fan intervenes. Both he and To die in the fight.
A gripping biographical drama that delves into the mysterious and fascinating life of iconic author Charles Dickens, exploring his renowned works and the secrets behind his enduring legacy.
Henry Jackson, known as Little Dynamite, is a Golden Gloves champion, who agrees to turn professional when approached by fight manager Ed Watson, despite the opposition raised by his father and Fanny Singleton, his sweetheart.
An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.
A black comedy about vanity and lust in contemporary America. In the middle of the sexual jungle of New York's singles' world, two men and two women try to achieve their dreams.
A humble orphan suddenly becomes a gentleman with the help of an unknown benefactor.
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