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A Woman of Substance (Boxed Set) [VHS] | ![A Woman of Substance (Boxed Set) [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D0X9RENRL._SL160_.jpg) | Director: Don Sharp
Actors: Nicola Pagett, Jenny Seagrove, Barry Bostwick, Deborah Kerr, Diane Baker
Studio: Acorn Media
Category: Video
List Price: $39.99
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Seller: BooksCdsDvds4ever
Rating:  29 reviews
Sales Rank: 1117
Format: Box set, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 300 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 4 x 3.3
ISBN: 1569383294
UPC: 054961329434
EAN: 9781569383292
ASIN: B00000INCI
Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 1984
Release Date: September 11, 1999
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Determined to ruin the upper-class Fairley family who wronged her, Emma Harte (Jenny Seagrove) aims to become one of the richest women in the world. Although anachronistic for a woman born around 1890, it is exhilarating to watch her think and act like a contemporary woman with the benefits of late-20th-century feminism. In just over five hours, this Emmy-nominated version of Barbara Taylor Bradford's bestselling novel IA Woman of Substance/I traces Emma's life from overworked Yorkshire maid to the triumphant 79-year-old matriarch (Deborah Kerr) of a vast business empire.p Married twice, but only truly loving a man she could never marry, Emma devotes herself to building her business empire. Surrounded by a loyal few, including Irishman Blackie O'Neill (Liam Neeson), Emma lives her life as a strong, uncompromising protagonist similar to IGone with the Wind/I's Scarlett O'Hara in a social environment reminiscent of IUpstairs, Downstairs/I. Her life is a sort of feminist retrospective on the social issues of 1890s-to-1930s England--poverty, illegitimate children, illness, anti-Semitism, World War I, whether to marry for security or passion, the role of women in the workplace, and such--making IA Woman of Substance/I a historical and inspiring film to watch. I--Tara Chace/I
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 Cha February 12, 2010
Bongo (USA)
Has a great story and a good follow through. I've enjoyed this movie for years.
Excellent Purchase December 22, 2009
Anita Morris (Lamar Arkansas)
I was so excited to receive this video set. I watched it 3 times -- it was so good. Thanks again. I have actually been satisfied with all my movies that I've bought at amazon.com. I've also recommended it to all my friends and family as an inexpensive way to add to your movie collections, one at a time like I am doing.
Emma Harte's rise to fame and fortune June 28, 2009
Judy S. Mcclaran (Murfreesboro, Tennessee United States)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
These tapes are a mini series made for television of the book: A WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE, by Barbara Taylor Bradford. They tell the story of Emma Harte, who was born into total poverty, entered servitude to a wealthy family, and built her own fortune and financial dynasty through hard work and determination. Emma will capture your heart, as will her grand-daughter, Paula, as you see their stories unfold and see all the obstacles they overcome in their search for happiness and survival. The book is an excellent read, and I am reading it for the second time (many years after the first time) for my book club. I have not watched the tapes yet, but plan an evening with my book club to watch them after we finish the book.
Good Movie and great service January 19, 2009
Ginger Y. Estepp (Middletown, Ohio)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great movie...Kind of a low budget made for TV...but a great story. Shipping was prompt and product wa sin great shape.
A Woman Of Substance January 6, 2009
Movie Buff (New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved the series when I first saw it in 1984 and it still retains its magic 24 years on. A wonderful series to indulge in.
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