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1) King Lear
Author
Language
English
Description
The tragic drama of an old king's foolishness is accompanied by a scene-by-scene analysis, commentary on past and current productions, and an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
King Lear is a prosperous but older man who plans to distribute his wealth among his three daughters in accordance to their declarations of love. Two shower him with compliments while the other is unable to participate in a false display of affection.
King Lear decides to step down from the throne and gift his daughters with the spoils of his kingdom. As a test, the size of their inheritance will correlate with how well they flatter him. The two...
5) Rushlights
Publisher
distributed by Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Billy and Sarah are two delinquent young lovers from the suburbs of Los Angeles, traveling to a small Texas town to falsely claim a dead friend's inheritance. The two teens, haunted by their own dubious pasts while pursuing their scam, wind up in a nightmare of greed and betrayal when confronted with the twisted and bizarre underworld of Tremo, TX - population 2870.
6) A good year
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
Max Skinner is a ruthless, successful English investment broker with no time for life outside of his job. When his uncle dies, Max inherits the chateau and vineyard in the south of France where he grew up, but he then meets a potential rival to the inheritance, a young American who claims to be his illegitimate cousin. His first intention is to sell the vineyard as quickly as possible, but while spending time in Provence, Max "finds his soul when...
Series
Publisher
Televisa
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
Español
Description
This is the story of Marcela, a young woman who is about to receive a large inheritance on the condition that she marry. She meets a worthy suitor named Alessandro, a wealthy heir in his own right. A valuable piece of jewelry goes missing and triggers this who-done-it telenovela.
8) Pawn's move
Publisher
Distributed by VCI Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
A young man escapes a clingy girlfriend after inheriting four million dollars from his late mentor.
Author
Publisher
Dramatists Play Service Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
A playful new adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters -- sensible Elinor and hypersensitive Marianne -- after their father's sudden death leaves them financially destitute and socially vulnerable. Set in gossipy lat 18th-century England, with a fresh female voice, the play is full of humor, emotional depth, and bold theatricality. Sense and Sensibility examines our reactions, both reasonable...
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
A sane woman is locked up in an asylum by a fraudulent English aristocrat who is afraid she may expose his 'secret.' Escaping while wearing a white gown, she runs into a youthful hero who becomes haunted by his brief meeting with this 'woman in white.'
11) Freaks
Publisher
Mr. FAT-W Video
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
A circus' beautiful trapeze artist agrees to marry the leader of side-show performers, but his deformed friends discover she is only marrying him for his inheritance.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
When billionaire financier Nerio Winch (Miki Manojlovic) and head of the W Group is murdered, his second in command (Kristin Scott Thomas) must locate his only heir -- a heretofore unknown adopted son, Largo (Tomer Sisley). But first the heir -- a twentysomething adventurer -- must overcome an onslaught of drug traffickers, assassins, corporate raiders and double-dealing insiders to fulfill his destiny in this twisty, fast-paced corporate thriller....
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When Sydney socialite Daisy Munroe and London lawyer Louis Oakley inherit a New Zealand vineyard, they quickly learn that they are not the 'sole heirs' as they believed and that the estate itself is a dilapidated money pit. The disenchanted duo want nothing more than to sell up, split up, and get out of there. But when they get an unexpected taste of success, they wonder if the vineyard may not be worthless after all. Despite never having done a hard...
14) El abuelo
Publisher
Distribuido por Distrimax
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
Español
Description
When news of his son's death brings old Count Albrit home to Spain after years abroad, he's pleased to meet his two charming young granddaughters. But one of the girls is not his son's daughter, and therefore not his true heir. The determined Count sets out to discover which granddaughter is worthy of his love and name.
Publisher
Zima Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
After her mother's death, Carmen, an intrepid journalist, discovers that she inherited her grandmother's house. She decides to go back there to inquire about her family because she feels adrift now that she has been left without a direct family and with no apparent possibility of having her children.
16) Treasure hounds
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Moving into his late grandfather's house, young Jack inherits the old man's dog, Skipper, who can talk. With the sassy pooch's help, Jack learns that grandpa left a priceless Spanish treasure hidden somewhere in the town. Jack joins forces with a trio of clever neighbor kids, a goth girl, a socialite, and a jokester, to find the valuable booty, with Skipper leading the way. But can they outrun the brazen, bumbling thieves that will stop at nothing...
Publisher
BayView Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
With impeccable timing, a middle-aged man on the verge of ending his own life receives a huge inheritance. His instant wealth coincides with a likable young woman and her precocious young daughter entering his pleasure-free life. As his feelings for the two grow, his plan to have the money go toward caring for his abusive, mentally-disturbed mother starts going by the wayside.
Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Immerse yourself in the secret world of Dwegons, delightful little creatures who are direct descendants of Leprechauns and dragons. Only a few humans can see these wee souls, and Timmy Fitzgerald is one of them. He and his dad and granny have fallen on hard times and need to move to a decrepit old house in Gold Valley, California. It is there that Timmy discovers the magic of the Dwegons in their underground, rainbow powered world, where houses are...
Publisher
Alebrije Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
Español
Description
Upon the death of their father, two sons return to the City of Guepez to hear their father's will. In it, it states that his firstborn Archimboldo will get his home, while his younger brother, Gumaro, will receive the town's valuable movie theater. The only condition to keep the precious theatre is for it to be profitable quickly; otherwise it will be given to the older brother. In turn, Gumaro begins to create competition by selling pirated movies....
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