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(Updated February 2008)

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101 Dalmatians
Family and Children
A lovable litter of puppies, an enchanting London setting and animation's most flamboyant villainess all add up to one of Disney's all-time greatest animated classics! Closed Captioned. Rated G. 1996. DV 1.

The 39 Steps
Action Adventure
Robert Donat’s only hope of surviving a deadly spy ring is a strong-willed young woman who wants no part of him. An Alfred Hitchcock classic. Not Rated. 1935. DV 273.

Abilene Town
Western
A town marshal is caught in a clash between the cattlemen, who have been the town’s mainstay, and the homesteaders, who aim to be the town’s future. Stars Randolph Scott, Lloyd Bridges, Edgar Buchanan, and Rhonda Fleming. Not Rated. 1946. DV 426.

The Addams Family
Comedy
Comedy based on Charles Addams' cartoon family, whose greedy lawyer tries to plunder their fortune by planting an impostor in the household who claims to be their long-lost Uncle Fester. Contains violence. Rated PG-13. 1991. DV 2.

The Affair
Drama
When Marcus Simon meets Courtney Patterson, he falls in love with her. A polio survivor, shy and introspective, Courtney finds she is unable to resist his ardent advances and her own yearning to love and be loved. Stars Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood. Rated PG. 1973.
DV 427.

The African Queen
Action Adventure
An action adventure classic about a gin-loving river trader who falls for a prudish missionary. Starring Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Not Rated. 1951. DV 167.

Agatha Christie's Poirot: Problem at Sea
Mystery
Poirot and his good friend Captain Hastings take a holiday cruise and end up running a murder investigation. Stars David Suchet as Poirot. Closed Captioned. Not Rated. DV 3.

Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Dream
Mystery

A tyrannical pork-pie magnate asks for Poirot's advice about some suicidal dreams. However, there is more to these dreams than anyone could imagine. Closed Captioned. Not Rated. DV 4.

Aladdin
Family and Children
Set in the mythical city of Agrabah, this Disney animated adventure follows a street-smart peasant, Aladdin, and his pet monkey, Abu. Aladdin falls in love with the Princess Jasmine, despite a law that says she can only wed a royal suitor. His luck changes with one rub of a lamp, releasing the fun loving, wish-giving Genie. Closed Captioned. Rated G. 1992. DV 5.

Aladdin and His Magic Lamp
Family and Children
When a magician promises to help Aladdin win the hand of the Sultan’s daughter, Aladdin agrees to retrieve an old lamp for the conjurer. A delightful tongue-in-cheek rendering of Scheherazade’s classic fable from the Arabian Nights. Not Rated. 1968. DV 357.

Algiers
Drama
Master criminal Pepe le Moko, as elegant as he is efficient, rules the Casbah, avoiding every snare set for him by the police. Then he meets an alluring Parisienne and dreams of returning home with her. Stars Charles Boyer and Hedy Lamarr. Not Rated. 1938. DV 274.

Alice in Wonderland
Family and Children
Disney's dazzling blend of fantasy, animation and music based on Lewis Carroll's immortal story of Alice, who follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Closed Captioned. Rated G. 1951. DV 6.

Alien
Science Fiction
Terror begins when the crew of a spaceship investigates a transmission from a desolate planet, and discovers a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. One by one, each crewmember is slain until only one is left. Contains graphic violence and strong language.
Rated R. 1979. DV 155.

Alone on the Ice: The American Experience
Documentary
Go behind the legend to unmask the complex character of polar explorer Richard Byrd. His public image as an adventurer and scientist was often at odds with his private persona as an egoist and risk-taker. Was he also a fraud as his detractors claimed? Closed Captioned.
Not Rated. DV 169.

The Ambassador’s Daughter
Romantic Comedy
A United States senator wants to make the city of Paris off-limits to American servicemen posted in Europe. However, the United States Ambassador disagrees. A test is proposed. One GI gets a date with a lovely Dior fashion model. Stars Adolphe Menjou, Edward Arnold, John Forsythe and Olivia de Havilland. Not Rated. 1956. DV 275.

Amelia Earhart: The Price of Courage
Documentary

Actress Kathy Bates narrates this look into the life of Amelia Earhart, the first lady of flight. This daring, outspoken, and glamorous woman was the first to fly solo across the Atlantic and the continent. This portrait studies Earhart’s career in aviation and the events leading to her strange disappearance on July 2, 1937. The American Experience series. Not Rated. 1993. DV 523.

American Psycho
Horror
His fiancée calls him the boy next door, but Patrick Bateman has a nasty little hobby she doesn't know about. A Wall Street Vice President by day, he is a homicidal maniac by night. This adaptation of the 1991 Brett Easton Ellis novel is a darkly humorous horror show that skewers 1980s values. Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe and Reese Witherspoon star. Contains graphic violence, strong language, nudity, and sexual situations. Rated R. 2000. DV 529.

Amistad
Drama
Based on a true story, this movie chronicles the incredible journey of a group of enslaved Africans who overtake their captor's ship and attempt to return to their homeland. Starring Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins. Contains graphic violence and nudity. Rated R. 1997. DV 227.

And Then There Were None
Mystery

At the invitation of an unknown host, ten total strangers spend the weekend in an imposing manor on a remote island. One by one, they're dispatched by bizarre twists on the verses of a nursery rhyme. This adaptation of a classic Agatha Christie mystery stars Walter Huston, Barry Fitzgerald, Dame Judith Anderson and Roland Young. Not rated. 1946. DV 564.

Andy Griffith / Gomer Pyle
Comedy
Includes one half-hour episode of The Andy Griffith Show, "Opie's Charity", and one half-hour episode of Gomer Pyle, "Gomer Returns a Week's Pay". Not Rated. DV 211.

Andy Griffith / Gomer Pyle
Comedy
Includes one half-hour episode of The Andy Griffith Show, "Guitar Player", and one half-hour episode of Gomer Pyle, "Captain Ironpants". Not Rated. DV 259.

Angel and the Badman
Western
Wounded desperado Quirt Evan is taken in by a Quaker family.  Their comely daughter soon falls in love with him and begs him to retire from gun fighting and marry her. Stars John Wayne and Gail Russell. Not Rated. 1947. DV 277.

Angel on My Shoulder
Comedy
To get his life back, a murdered gangster makes a deal with the devil to destroy the reputation of a judge by taking over his body. Starring Paul Muni, Anne Baxter and Claude Rains. Not Rated. 1946. DV 358.

Animal Farm
Drama
Farm animals revolt against a cruel master, expelling him and creating a utopia in which they are free to work for themselves.  An animated adaptation of George Orwell’s famous fable about the dream of socialism. Not Rated. 1955. DV 359.

Anne of Avonlea
Family and Children
This is the sequel to the beloved children's book and video Anne of Green Gables. Produced by Disney, this video continues the story of Anne Shirley. Now an independent young woman, Anne learns more about love, friendship and the ways of the world. Two video set. Closed Captioned. Rated G. 1987. DV 9.

Anne of Green Gables
Family and Children
This Disney adaptation of the classic children's story by L.M. Montgomery chronicles the young life of Anne Shirley, from her adoption by bachelor farmer Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla to her blossoming love for Gilbert Blythe. Two video set. Closed Captioned. Rated G. 1986. DV 10.

Antz
Family and Children
Life is no picnic for Z, a small worker ant with some very big ideas, whose chance of landing the beautiful princess Bala are literally one in a billion. Animation with voices by Woody Allen and Sharon Stone. Rated PG. 1998. DV 228.

Apollo 13
Drama
Based on a true story, three astronauts fight a desperate battle to make it back to earth in their damaged spacecraft. Starring Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon. Closed Captioned. Rated PG. 1995. DV 153.

The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz
Comedy
Richard Dreyfuss stars in this comic tale of a young hustler filled with drive, dreams and determination to become a somebody.  With Jack Warden and Randy Quaid. Rated PG. 1974. DV 361.

Around the World in 72 Days: The American Experience
Documentary
Courageous Nellie Bly achieved the amazing.  She became "the best reporter in America," committed herself to an institution to expose abuse of the mentally ill, and traveled around the world in 72 days. This program shows you a serious yet spunky celebrity who mastered life through her cunning and wit. Closed Captioned. Not Rated. DV 171.

Arthur Makes the Team
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur Makes the Team" and “Meek for a Week". Not Rated. DV 220.

Arthur Writes a Story
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur Writes a Story" and "Locked in the Library”. Not Rated. DV 216.

Arthur's Baby
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Baby" and "D.W.'s Baby". Not Rated. DV 213.

Arthur's Chicken Pox
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Chicken Pox" and "Arthur and the True Francine". Not Rated. DV 223.

Arthur's Eyes
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Eyes" and "Francine's Bad Hair Day". Not Rated. DV 222.

Arthur's First Sleepover
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's First Sleepover" and "Arthur's Lost Dog”. Not Rated. DV 217.

Arthur's Lost Library Book
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Lost Library Book" and "D.W.'s Imaginary Friend". Not Rated. DV 215.

Arthur's New Puppy
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: “Arthur's New Puppy” and "Buster's Dino Dilemma". Not Rated. DV 218.

Arthur's Pet Business
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Pet Business" and "D.W. the Copycat". Not Rated. DV 226.

Arthur's Teacher Trouble
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Teacher Trouble" and “Arthur's Spelling Trubble”. Not Rated. DV 214.

Arthur's Tooth
Family and Children
Two animated adventures featuring Arthur the lovable Aardvark created by Marc Brown: "Arthur's Tooth" and "Sick as a Dog". Not Rated. DV 219.

As You Like It
Comedy
In this Shakespeare favorite, Rosalind is forced to flee from her evil uncle, the Duke. Disguised as a youth, she escapes to the forest with her devoted cousin and Touchstone, the court clown. There she meets another fugitive from an unjust relative, the handsome and charming Orlando. Not Rated. 1936. DV 360.

The Astral Factor
Science Fiction
With nothing but time to kill, Roger Sands succeeds in mastering the astral factor and the power it confers to become invisible at will. The convicted serial strangler escapes from the Hospital for the Criminally Insane and sets out to settle a few scores. Stars Stefanie Powers, Elke Sommer, and Robert Foxworth. Rated PG. 1976. DV 429.

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