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Based on the powerful novel by England's much-loved, best-selling author, this captivating story translates so well to screen that Dame Catherine Cookson calls it, "the best," screen adaptation yet of one of her famous novels.
On Christmas Eve 1913, a disenchanted Agnes Conway (Claire Skinner) is once again behind the counter of the family sweetshop. Feeling taken for granted by her family and uncertain about her future, she can't help being envious of the happy young couple who comes in to buy Christmas treats. This chance encounter leads to her involvement with the wealthy Farrier family--in particular, brothers Charles (Edward Atterton) and Reg (Julian Wadbam). At the same time, she also finds herself entangled with the notorious Felton family, as she comes to the aid of her sister, who is involved in a forbidden liaison with Robbie Felton.
The Wingless Bird follows the fortunes of these three very different families who are linked by the strong-minded Agnes Conway.
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The Wingless Bird (Box Set) [VHS] Reviews
The Wingless Bird (Box Set) [VHS] Reviews
| 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:  Great period piece, By ex nihilo "creatio" (Urbs et orbis) - See all my reviews This review is from: Wingless Bird [VHS] (VHS Tape) This film (a mini-series, I think) is a marvelous period piece, with carefully chosen settings and beautiful period clothes. The irresistible ingredients of this story are good character building, wonderful taste and great accuracy in the setting, good and handsome actors and actresses, war (World War I) and romance. To these ingredients we may add a whiff of Cinderella, and even a pinch of Jane Eyre in the characterization and evolution of Agnes and one of the male characters. We follow the progress of Agnes from dependent -but clear minded- girl to strong, determined woman on whose decisions seem to depend the well-being, and even the life, of those dearest to her, as she proves herself to be a strong, intelligent, no non-sense person. What I most liked about the story (appart from the setting and clothes) is that we see everything from Agnes' point of view, so we know the reasons for her choices and decisions and we see through her eyes her (and other character's) actions and... Read more 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:  very good, By A Customer This review is from: Wingless Bird [VHS] (VHS Tape) I enjoyed this video very much. The story kept my attention despite the legnth, and I found myself very involved in it. It tells about the life of a highly intelligent, business-minded young girl. In fact I found that even though this movie is classified as Drama, it was quite comedic at times. I suppose that could be because of the girl's frankness with people. The emphasis on the class system is seen in different aspects, and how the viewpoints are either lenient or strict with regard to this. All in all, I really enjoyed this video & will probably watch it again. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: Fabulous WWI Dramatics, By A Customer This review is from: Wingless Bird [VHS] (VHS Tape) I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation when it was on Masterpiece Theatre--it was such an interesting, delightful, and compassionate piece. Two beautiful love stories intertwined to encompass one girl. Excellent! |
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