Despite secretly being a convict who has broken parole, Jean Valjean promises a Bishop he will change his life. He becomes an upstanding citizen and adopts an orphan, raising her as his daughter. Constantly in danger of being exposed and sent back to prison, he stays one step ahead of the police Inspector who is obsessed with capturing him.
Dec 1988
Charles Dickens' 'Ghost Stories' from the Pickwick Papers. The Ghost in the Wardrobe: A young law student moves into an old rooming house haunted by a resident ghost. Tension grows between the two, building to a surprising conclusion. The Mail Coach Ghosts: Time travel puts a young man on a collision course with a ruthless nobleman and his evil henchmen. When the young man falls in love with a beautiful maiden, a captive of the nobleman, he plans a daring rescue to free her. The Goblin and the Grave Digger: Fiery nether-regions set the scene for this unearthly tale of a grave digger put on trial for his life by the King of the Goblins. The eerie account of his nightmarish ordeal is a special effects encounter that will enthral fans of the supernatural.
Dec 1987
The Tales of clever Brer Rabbit, wily Brer Fox and dim-witted Brer Bear are known and loved by children the world over.
Jan 1991
The poor ghost of Sir Simon Canterville has been roaming his castle searching in vain for a brave descendant who will release him from the Canterville curse by performing a brave deed. An American family moves in and finds the ghost amusing, but a young girl in the family can release him - if she dares.
Jan 1990
Sidney Carton, alcoholic London lawyer and his french nobleman client Charles Darnay both love Lucie Manette. In Paris the French Revolution and his resemblance to Darnay, create a major decision to give Lucie and Charles a life together.
A bet is made and acted upon to prove the modern rapidity of transportation circumnavigating the globe.
An animated version of Gaston Leroux's everlasting tale of "The Phantom of the Opera". Christine has been acting strange the last few days: she, first of all, got the lead part on a new opera and she's arrogant with people. A masked Phantom lurking in the shadows is haunting her, keeping her away from other men, striking revenge on the world above, but he also has a good side, a side that was tortured since childhood.
May 1988
Jan 1988
Buck, stolen from his California home, is sold as a sled dog in the 1890's Klondike Gold Rush. Abused, he is rescued by John Thornton, who forms a bond with Buck. Thornton is murdered. Buck avenges him and must make a crucial decision.
