Lost Empires (6 Volume Gift Boxed Set)
by Alan Grint
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Actor: Beatie Edney, Carmen du Sautoy, Colin Firth, John Castle (II), Pamela StephensonDirector: Alan Grint
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Running Time: 416 minutes
Release Date: 2002-03-12
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Goldhil Home Media
Studio: Goldhil Home Media
VHS Movie Reviews of Lost Empires (6 Volume Gift Boxed Set)
Movie Review: Excellent, but not complete
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw this series when it was first shown over 20 years ago on British TV. I remembered quite a bit, but I noticed that at least three characters mentioned in the story and/or pictured in the extras are not included in the version released here. A suffragette woman that Richard falls for, and characters played by Roy Barraclough & Lila Kaye are all missed out. Presumably this was to fit the Masterpiece Theatre time-slot. I'm not sure how much is missing, I would guess about 45 minutes, so although it's very good, I can only give it 4 stars, but don't be put off! Movie Review: Lost Empires
Summary: 4 Stars
Thought it was very good, and, Colin Firth was truly a very good actor.
Looking forward to seeing more of him in the near future.
Movie Review: Lost Empires
Summary: 2 Stars
Dissappointed Quailty of film very poor in fact very datedMovie Review: you have got to be kidding!!!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
this is a very good series, however i would not pay over $25 for it. this is not rare or even hard to find! go order it from your local video store it cost $30 from them. but profitering on an item that is not even the least bit difficult to obtain you have got to be kidding!!!!!Movie Review: If I EVER get to see it .. I might just like it
Summary: 1 Stars
Beware .. I ordered this item November 16, 2006 and I STILL do not have it.. the deadline keeps getting pushed up and I have to keep renewing my order. I am VERY disappointed. If you are planning to buy this for a loved one or a special date, don't bother. I would not be surprised if I don't have it by Fall this year.
Summary of Lost Empires (6 Volume Gift Boxed Set)
This extraordinary Masterpiece Theatre featured production based on the novel by JB Preistley, and featuring one of the last performances of Sir Laurence Olivier, takes you to the last days of Britain?s innocence and the glamorous and magical world of the great music halls - which once brought entertainment to millions. In 1913 young Richard Herncastle, played by Colin Firth ("Bridget Jones?s Diary", "The English Patient", "Pride and Prejudice") escapes from a stuffy provincial English background in to the glitter and excitement of the theatre world. Funny, sad, nostalgic, - LOST EMPIRES follows Richard from his safe but dull job to join his uncle Nick Ollanton (John Castle), a famous music hall illusionist ? known as the OIndian Magician? Ganga Dun. As assistant in his uncle?s act, Richard is soon thrust headlong into a world of heightened experience, love, passion and adventure on the English provincial variety circuit. As LOST EMPIRES opens, looming on the horizon is World War I, which will destroy so much of Britain?s tradition, including the great era of the Empire music hall. Soon the cinema will replace the eccentric and colorful performers whose home is the world of variety. The series was filmed in a number of authentic music halls around the United Kingdom and co-stars Gillian Bevan, Carmen De Sautoy and Beatie Edney.United Kingdom Video
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