Título:
The nifty fifties [videorecording (DVD)]. Disc 12, The trial of John Peter Zenger ; The conquest of Everest ; A tale of two cities ; Road to Bali ; A bolt of lightning.
Nifty fifties : classic 50 movies features
Format:
Disco de video
Publication Information:
[Golden Valley, MN] : Mill Creek Entertainment, c2012.
Summary:
The trial of John Peter Zenger (1953, 60 min.): The story of the brave colonist whose courageous criticism of a corrupt government helped to establish a free press in America.
The conquest of Everest (1953, 77 min.): This documentary presents an accounting of the famous first ascent to the top of Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak.
A tale of two cities (1953, 59 min.): This story centers on two men, both in love with the same woman, during the height of the French Revolution. With the Reign of Terror swirling around them, the men come to terms with their relationship with the woman and one gentleman makes the ultimate sacrifice for the other.
Road to Bali (1952, 91 min.): A pair of vaudeville performers fall in love with the same girl and pursue her all the way to the South Seas island of Bali. There they must contend with all sorts of jungle perils.
A bolt of lightning (1951, 59 min.): Patriot James Otis battles the hated British "Writs of Assistance" used in place of a lawful search warrant.