A Tale of Two Cities (1917 / 1953)

Two compelling adaptations of Charles Dickens' French Revolution-era story are presented, beginning with the silent version of "A Tale of Two Cities" that took the unusual step of casting lead actor William Farnum as both attorney Sydney Carton and client Charles Darnay─both campaigning for the heart of Lucie Manette (Jewel Carmen). With Charles Clary, Herschel Mayall. Next, the TV adaptation of "A Tale of Two Cities," originally broadcast as a two-part installment of "The Plymouth Playhouse," stars Wendell Corey in the Carton role─with Carleton Young as Darnay and Wanda Hendrix portraying Lucie; Whit Bissell introduces each of the episodes. 106 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.