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Sparkle

Title
Sparkle/ directed by Sam O'Steen.
Publication
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2007]

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DVDUse in library Sc Visual DVD-1956Schomburg Center - Moving Image & Recorded Sound

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Additional Authors
  • O'Steen, Sam, 1923-2000
  • Rosenman, Howard
  • Schumacher, Joel, 1939-2020
  • Thomas, Philip Michael
  • Cara, Irene, 1959-2022
  • McKee, Lonette
  • Smith, Dwan
  • Alice, Mary, 1936-2022
  • Harewood, Dorian
  • King, Anthony V.
  • Mayfield, Curtis
  • Robert Stigwood Organisation Limited, production company
  • Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ), presenter
  • Warner Home Video (Firm), publisher
Uniform Title
Sparkle (Motion picture : 1975)
Subject
  • African American sisters > New York (State) > New York > Drama
  • African American singers > Drama
  • Girl groups (Musical groups) > Drama
  • Fame > Drama
  • Harlem (New York, N.Y.) > Drama
Genre/Form
  • Feature films.
  • Musical films.
  • Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Note
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 1975.
  • Special feature: Theatrical trailer.
Credits (note)
  • Screenwriter, Joel Schumacher, producer, Howard Rosenman ; cinematographer, Bruce Surtees ; film editor, Gordon Scott ; composer, Curtis Mayfield ; story by Joel Schumacher and Howard Rosenma ; Warner Bros. presents a Robert Stigwood Organisation production.
Performer (note)
  • Philip M. Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, Tony King.
System Details (note)
  • DVD, region 1; widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.
Language (note)
  • In English with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1956
ISBN
  • 0790789965
  • 9780790789965
LCCN
  • 085393197421
  • 085391184317
OCLC
77465419
Title
Sparkle/ directed by Sam O'Steen.
Imprint
Burbank, CA : Distributed by Warner Home Video, [2007]
Description
1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
Type of Medium
video
Type of Carrier
videodisc
Summary
Set in Harlem in 1958, this musical tells the story of three sisters struggling to find stardom as a singing group. But they learn that wishing on a star is one thing, and that being the star can be a one-way ticket to self-destruction.
Cast
Philip M. Thomas, Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, Dwan Smith, Mary Alice, Dorian Harewood, Tony King.
Credits
Screenwriter, Joel Schumacher, producer, Howard Rosenman ; cinematographer, Bruce Surtees ; film editor, Gordon Scott ; composer, Curtis Mayfield ; story by Joel Schumacher and Howard Rosenma ; Warner Bros. presents a Robert Stigwood Organisation production.
System Details
DVD, region 1; widescreen (matted, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital mono.
Language
In English with optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
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Added Author
O'Steen, Sam, 1923-2000, film director.
Rosenman, Howard, film producer.
Schumacher, Joel, 1939-2020, screenwriter.
Thomas, Philip Michael, actor.
Cara, Irene, 1959-2022, actor.
McKee, Lonette, actor.
Smith, Dwan, actor.
Alice, Mary, 1936-2022, actor.
Harewood, Dorian, actor.
King, Anthony V., actor.
Mayfield, Curtis, composer.
Robert Stigwood Organisation Limited, production company.
Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- ), presenter.
Warner Home Video (Firm), publisher.
Other Standard Identifier
085393197421
085391184317
Publisher No.
31974 Warner Home Video
31974-90-CD Rhino Custom Products for Warner Home Video (compact disc)
Research Call Number
Sc Visual DVD-1956
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