Edwin J. Collins

The Taming of the Shrew

This version concentrates on the contest between Petruchio and Katerina, as it should. The Biance subplot is used only to set up the Shrew story. When the subplot is resolved, its intrusion comes almost as a surprise, but I suppose the director felt he had to tie up lose ends.

The Green Caravan

A jealous girl compromises a Lord's gypsy wife but confesses when the gypsy cures her baby's diphtheria.

The Green Caravan

A jealous girl compromises a Lord's gypsy wife but confesses when the gypsy cures her baby's diphtheria.

Samson and Delilah

Early British version of the tale of Samson. Fifth release in the 'Tense Moments from Opera' series.

Esmeralda

Silent adaptation of the Victor Hugo classic focusing on the character of Esmeralda rather than Quasimodo.

Tom Jones

Adventures of a squire's disowned son who proves to be his bastard heir.

The Blind Boy

A violinist adopts a blind boy busker and dreams a cousin tries to kill him for his inheritance.

The Scapegrace

In the Yukon, a coward chases a girl and falls from a bridge.