The Railway Children / Swallows And Amazons - 2 DVD Disc Set

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This indispensable box set combines two timeless literary adaptations: The Railway Children starring Jenny Agutter & Bernard Cribbins & based on the book by E Nesbit (Five Children & It); & Swallows & Amazons starring Virginia Mc Kenna & based on the book by Arthur Ransome. The Railway Children tells the story of the Waterburys, whose happy middle-class existence is shattered one night when their father leaves the family home without explanation, in the company of two mysterious strangers. Falling on hard times, Mother moves them to a cottage in the country where the children become fascinated with the nearby railroad. Waving faithfully to the passengers everyday, their vigilance & courage helps prevent an accident & their kind-heartedness soon wins them many friends – not least of all The Old Gentleman who may be able to help them solve the mystery of their father’s disappearance…. An instant classic on its release, the film made a star out of Jenny Agutter & has proved to be enchanting to children & adults alike. The Railway Children is based on the novel by E Nesbit, author of Five Children & It. Swallows & Amazons was the first novel in Arthur Ransome’s much-loved series following the adventures of four children & their sailing boat Swallow. In this film of the first instalment, Roger, Titty, Susan & John are taken on holiday by their mother to the Norfolk Broads, where they are allowed to sail their boat to a nearby island & set up camp. However they soon discover another boat: the Amazon, manned by potential rivals for dominion of the isl&. Evoking an England & way of life long forgotten, Swallows & Amazons turns an enduring model of idyllic & innocent childhood into a lyrical & beautifully realized film. Classification
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