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Child of Glass [VHS]

Barbara Barrie (Actor), Biff McGuire (Actor), John Erman (Director) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape

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Actors: Barbara Barrie, Biff McGuire, Anthony Zerbe, Nina Foch, Katy Kurtzman
Directors: John Erman
Writers: Jim Lawrence, Richard Peck
Producers: Jan Williams, Ron Miller, Tom Leetch
Format: Widescreen, NTSC
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Number of tapes: 1
Studio: Buena Vista Home Ent
VHS Release Date: January 27, 1987
Run Time: 93 minutes
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (135 customer reviews)
ASIN: 6300276368
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,854 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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42 of 44 people found the following review helpful

We need more movies like this!

By Jenell on September 25, 2002

Format: VHS Tape

I think we need more movies like this. The story is just wonderful, and although I saw it only twice in the 80s as a little kid, I've remembered it ever since, and have spent many years looking for it. It was such a nice story, and I wanted to watch it over and over, but alas, I could not. Not many movies today could illicit that sort of constant viewing.

Seeing as they just released 'The Journey of Natty Gann' on DVD, I'm hoping Disney will continue to go through its movie vaults and start rereleasing some of their older movies, like Child of Glass.

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

A Wonderful Dose of Nostalgia

By Naomi Tilley on April 6, 2012

Format: DVD Verified Purchase

I saw Child of Glass when I myself was just a child, back when The Wonderful World of Disney aired on Australia's Network 7, and movies were shown in two parts, over two Saturday nights. I didn't recall many details, except that it was about the ghost of a little girl who had been murdered. For some reason, it lingered in my mind, and I never forgot it.

With the advent of the Internet, I was finally able to work out which film it was, but I have had to wait until now before I was able to live the nostalgia of that film.

Firstly, the film:

Child of Glass is a beautiful film that is suitable for children and adults alike. Whilst I'd be mindful of a few scenes that might scare some young children, there is plenty to keep interest with all ages. The movie focuses on two young protagonists, Alexander and Blossom, and their encounter with the ghost of young Inez Dumain, who has been condemned to remain trapped on Earth in a kind of limbo by the curse of the wicked uncle who took her life. Initially skeptical, Alexander eventually accepts the responsibility of helping Inez to find her way to eternal rest, by solving the riddle:
"Sleeping lies the murdered lass,
Vainly cries the child of glass,
When the two shall be as one,
The spirit's journey will be done."

Along the way, Alexander encounters danger and excitement, and also finds real friendship where he wasn't previously looking for it, and Blossom finds that she is a valuable person in her own right.

It is a truly charming film, mixing the values of friendship with a haunting supernatural tale.

Secondly, the DVD itself:

This is not a remastered Disney film, and therefore the quality will not be up to the standard of The Lion King.Read more ›

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

HIgh Production Value and Quality: Great

By A. C. Cronvich on March 26, 2012

Format: DVD Verified Purchase

A kind of weird coincidence about this release. I went looking to see if it was available yet and, seeing that it wasn't, contemplated ordering one of the old VHS releases. The one I taped off of Disney Channel back around 1985 has worn thin. About a week later I went back to place an order and discovered that Child of Glass was listed for pre-order. Weird. I actually saw this in the theater. It was made for TV, If I am not mistaken, but with the high production values it is easy to see why it would get a theatrical release. Great cast. Anthony Zerbe is a surly drunken bad guy. The kids are all cute and like-able and really grow on you. Most notable is Denise Nickerson whom most kids who grew up at the time will remember from Dark Shadows, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Electric Company and Zero to Sixty. I'm told that this film bears only a slight resemblance to the book it is based on, but I have also heard that some think the movie is better. Nina Foch plays one of her weirdo types. Barbara Barrie is charming as the mother. Biff McGuire is a stern but caring father. Very charming is Katy Kurtzman as the nerdy bespectacled Blossom Culp who is glued to the lead character Alexander (Steve Shaw) by a crush. She's a standout. Olivia Barash, best known for Repo Man and a lot of TV roles, (You've seen her on Little House a dozen times) is ghost of murdered French girl Inez Dumaine, who cannot find her final resting place until Alexander and Blossom have unraveled a poem Inez recites. There is a bit of a love triangle here and its the sort that seems sincere and realistic. As is common with Disney productions of the era (Witch Mountain, Black Hole) the animation dep[icting Inez glowing blue manifestation is top notch. Far beyond anything the usual TV movie would strive to.Read more ›

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42 of 52 people found the following review helpful

Child Of Glass Is Grand

By Chris on January 22, 2004

Format: VHS Tape

I had always loved this movie as a child. I remember watching so intently when ever it was on. I loved Alexander and Blossom. I really loved the Plantation House.
I had been looking for this movie for years. I had heard that it had been released in 1986 on VHS and BETA but I couldn't find one. This year a very dear friend gave me a copy of this that he had converted to dVD. And it included a cover art that was a minature version of the origional. Even though it is a fake. I treasure this DVD. So much.
This movie begins showing The Ainsworth family traveling to their new plantaion house. WHen they arive the Kids are pretty shocked at how run down the house is. Well they work on it. And you meet the Drunk Caretaker who has Murder On His Mind. One night Alexander sees a Blue Light from the hay loft of the barn. He goes out there and sees the ghost of Inez. She tells him what help she needs from him. Well Alexanders decides to help him. I don't remember the exact riddle. But it was about the 2 should touch. Well it goes on. And Alexander falls into the well. And he is found. His parents send his little friend Blossom down. And she finds the China Doll. They rescue Alexander and they go into the Cemetery into the Chapel of Inezs Family and place the doll on top of her tomb. Well the gost of Inez apperas and grabs the doll than dies and evaporates into the Tomb. THan the doll appears and falls onto the floor. The head shatters and in side the head is the long lost treasure. WHich consists of millions of dollars worth of diamonds.
Great Movie. Fun for the whole family.

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