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Oliver Twist (other)
''Oliver Twist'' is a novel by Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist may also refer to: *Oliver Twist (character), the protagonist of Dickens' novel Films * ''Oliver Twist'' (1909 film), first adaptation of Dickens' novel, a silent film starring Edith Storey and Elita Proctor Otis * ''Oliver Twist'' (1912 British film), a silent film adaptation, directed by Thomas Bentley * ''Oliver Twist'' (1912 American film), a silent film adaptation starring Nat C. Goodwin * ''Oliver Twist'' (1916 film), a 1916 silent film adaptation, starring Marie Doro and Tully Marshall * ''Oliver Twist'' (1919 film), a silent Hungarian film adaptation *''Oliver Twist, Jr.'', a 1921 American silent drama film * ''Oliver Twist'' (1922 film), silent film adaptation featuring Lon Chaney and Jackie Coogan * ''Oliver Twist'' (1933 film), a 1933 film adaptation of Dickens' novel, and the first one with sound, starring Dickie Moore. * ''Oliver Twist'' (1948 film), a 1948 film adaptation by David Lean, starring John Howard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist
''Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress'', Charles Dickens's second novel, was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, and as a three-volume book in 1838. Born in a workhouse, the orphan Oliver Twist is bound into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the "Artful Dodger", a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin. ''Oliver Twist'' unromantically portrays the sordid lives of criminals, and exposes the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century. The alternative title, ''The Parish Boy's Progress'', alludes to Bunyan's ''The Pilgrim's Progress'', as well as the 18th-century caricature series by painter William Hogarth, ''A Rake's Progress'' and ''A Harlot's Progress''. In an early example of the social novel, Dickens satirises child labour, domestic violence, the recruitment of children as criminals, and the presence of street children. The novel may have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (2005 Film)
''Oliver Twist'' is a 2005 drama film directed by Roman Polanski. The screenplay by Ronald Harwood adapts Charles Dickens's 1838 novel of the same name. It is an international co-production of the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, France and Italy. The film premiered at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival on 11 September 2005 before going into limited release in the United States on 23 September. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics, but was a commercial failure. Plot Nine-year-old orphaned Oliver Twist is taken to the workhouse by the beadle Mr. Bumble. After daring to ask for more food, Oliver is sold as an apprentice to Mr. Sowerberry, a local undertaker, but runs away following harsh treatment. Oliver travels a seven-day journey to London where he befriends a young boy named Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger, who takes him to join a gang of pickpockets led by the villainous Fagin. He also becomes acquainted with Nancy, a former pupil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver's Twist
''Olivers Twist'' is a 2002 television series featuring chef Jamie Oliver. The name of the program is a play on the title of Charles Dickens' novel ''Oliver Twist''. Following the popularity of his first TV series, ''The Naked Chef'', Oliver began producing ''Olivers Twist'' to be aired outside the UK. The show became a success — being aired in over 70 countries — and helped establish Oliver's global popularity. Production The show was produced by Oliver's own production company, Fresh One Productions, and 52 episodes were aired in total. All music for the show was composed by Leigh Haggerwood. "Just the Start", the theme song, was performed by Scarlet Division, the band for which Oliver has been a drummer for since 1989. Episodes Series 1 (2002–03) Series 2 (2003–04) References External links * {{Jamie Oliver Food Network original programming 2002 British television series debuts British cooking television shows 2000s British cooking television series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist Tobacco
Oliver Twist is a brand name of smokeless tobacco manufactured by House of Oliver Twist of Odense, Denmark. The product contains natural nicotine in such small portions is classed as a ‘weak’ form of dip. The tobacco’s flavours are well known for its long lasting taste thus being enriched with sugar. Usage Unlike its name suggests, Oliver Twist is not chewed. Instead, like dip, the bits are simply inserted between the lip and gum and left to absorb through the mouth. Unlike most dipping tobacco products (especially the American varieties, such as Skoal), Oliver Twist is not loose, but rather formed into a cylindrical plug for easier clean-up and more discreet consumption. The pellets are very small, approximately and are made from a single leaf. As the product's description reads on its packaging: Smokeless tobacco. Keep between cheek and gum - don't chew - its long lasting flavor gives you discreet tobacco satisfaction without expectorating. When the taste is go ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (Guthrie)
''Oliver Twist'' is an outdoor 1976 bronze sculpture by Trace Guthrie, installed in Hermann Park's Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston, in the U.S. state of Texas. The statue, cast at the Al Shakis Foundry, was donated to the city by Theatre Under the Stars in 1976. See also * 1976 in art * List of public art in Houston Outdoor sculptures * '' African Elephant'' (1982) * Alexander Hodge Memorial * '' Atropos Key'' (1972), Miller Outdoor Theatre * Beer Can House * ''Broken Obelisk'', Rothko Chapel * '' Brownie'' (1905), Houston Zoo * '' Bygones'' (1976), Meni ... References 1976 sculptures Bronze sculptures in Texas Outdoor sculptures in Houston Sculptures of children in Texas Statues in Texas Hermann Park {{Texas-sculpture-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pier Pressure (mixtape)
''Pier Pressure'' is the debut mixtape by British rapper ArrDee. It was released on 18 March 2022 through Island. It features guest appearances from Aitch, Lola Young, Russ Millions, Tion Wayne, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, E1 (3x3), ZT (3x3), Buni, Darkoo and Digga D. The reissue adds appearances from Black Sherif and Kyla. Background ArrDee, born Riley Davies, saw success being featured on the remix of Russ Millions and Tion Wayne's song "Body", which topped the charts in various countries including the UK. He then released the single "Oliver Twist", referencing the book by Charles Dickens, which peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart Singles The first official single from ''Pier Pressure'' was "Flowers (Say My Name)", which samples the track of the same name by Sweet Female Attitude and "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child. It was released on 11 November 2021 and peaked at number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, spending thirteen weeks in the top 40, seventeen weeks in the top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (D'banj Song)
"Oliver Twist" is a song by Nigerian singer-songwriter D'banj. The track was first released in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2012, as the first single from DB Records' compilation album, ''D'Kings Men'' (2013). For the chart week dated 26 May, "Oliver Twist" debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart—marking the musician's first chart appearance and first Nigerian song to ever debut on the chart. Lyrically, the song expresses D'banj's crave for more women, relating to how the fictional character '' Oliver Twist'' asked for more gruel. Track listing Critical reception Robert Copsey of Digital Spy gave the song a positive review, stating: As such, his first release on these shores is a confident debut. "I have a confession," he admits over a hypnotic, afrobeat-meets-hip-hop riff, before reeling off a list of famous ladies he wouldn't mind getting better acquainted with – including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj ("her yansh is bigger," after all). Given it's near-im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down There (album)
''Down There'' is the debut solo album by Animal Collective member Avey Tare (David Portner), released worldwide on October 25, 2010, on Paw Tracks. The album was recorded in June with Animal Collective bandmate Josh Dibb Joshua Caleb Dibb (born January 6, 1978), also known by his moniker Deakin, is an American musician who co-founded the experimental pop band Animal Collective. He is the most infrequent member of the collective appearing on only six of the group's ... (credited as Conrad Deaken) at the Good House, an old church in upstate New York. "Lucky 1" was officially released for download as the first single on October 5, 2010. Musical style ''Down There'' is a darker album compared to other contributions that Portner has made. The entire album has a "watery" feel to it, almost as if the music is being played in a swamp. Flowing water, animal sounds, and clips of distorted human conversations can be heard within the majority of the songs on this album. The two tracks " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rod McKuen
Rodney Marvin McKuen (; April 29, 1933 – January 29, 2015) was an American poet, singer-songwriter, and actor. He was one of the best-selling poets in the United States during the late 1960s. Throughout his career, McKuen produced a wide range of recordings, which included popular music, spoken word poetry, film soundtracks and classical music. He earned two Academy Award nominations for his music compositions. McKuen's translations and adaptations of the songs of Jacques Brel were instrumental in bringing the Belgian songwriter to prominence in the English-speaking world. His poetry deals with themes of love, the natural world and spirituality. McKuen's songs sold over 100 million recordings worldwide, and 60 million books of his poetry were sold as well. Early years McKuen was born as Rodney Marvin Woolever on April 29, 1933, in a Salvation Army hostel in Oakland, California to Clarice Woolever. He never knew his biological father, who had left his mother. Sexually and physic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (Vaughn De Leath Song)
Oliver Twist is a 1921 song written by singer Vaughn De Leath (born Leonore von der Liethi), and performed by her as the first song sung by confirmed trans-Atlantic commercial radio broadcast. In 1922 the song was one of the early major tie ups between silent pictures and music publishers, with De Leath's song being sung, and played instrumentally, during showings of the 1922 silent film ''Oliver Twist'' starring the child actor Jackie Coogan. ''The Wireless Age'' (1923) presented an interview with "Vaughn De Leath, The Original Radio Girl", which recounted the 12:30AM December 9, 1922 WJZ radio broadcast from New York to London. This was the first confirmed trans-Atlantic reception of a U.S. broadcasting station. An article ''"Oliver Twist" song in Spotlight's Glare'' in ''The Music Trades'' (November 11, 1922) described the link with the Coogan film as "One of the biggest tie ups ever undertaken in connection with a picture feature song".''The Music Trades ''The Music Trad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (2007 TV Series)
''Oliver Twist'' is a 2007 British television adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1838 novel ''Oliver Twist'', written by Sarah Phelps and directed by Coky Giedroyc. It consists of five episodes, broadcast on BBC One from 18 to 22 December 2007. It aired on PBS' ''Masterpiece Classic'' in the United States on 15 and 22 February 2009, in two ninety-minute installments. In Australia, ABC1 also opted to air this series as a two-part special each Sunday at 8:30 pm from 20 December 2009. Production Filming took place in May 2007, with the scene at the workhouse where Oliver asks "Please, sir, I want some more" being filmed at The Historic Dockyard in Chatham. Plot Summary A heavily pregnant woman makes her way to a workhouse in Mudfog where she gives birth to a boy and subsequently dies. The Beadle, Mr. Bumble names the boy Oliver Twist. 10 years later, Oliver makes the mistake of asking for more gruel. He is subsequently sold to work with an undertaker, Mr. Sowerberry but runs aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Twist (1999 TV Series)
''Oliver Twist'' is a 1999 drama serial produced by ITV based on the 1838 novel ''Oliver Twist'' by Charles Dickens. Plot Edwin Leeford, who has a country estate, falls in love with his neighbour Agnes Fleming, who lives with her widowed former sea-captain father and her young sister, Rose. After Agnes becomes pregnant by Edwin, she discovers he is married, with a long-estranged wife and a teenaged son. Edwin is called to Rome by a dying uncle who plans to leave him a fortune as compensation for having arranged Edwin's unhappy marriage. However, his wife Elizabeth learns of this plan, follows him there, and murders him (after the uncle dies and Edwin inherits his wealth). She tries to convince their son Edward to murder Agnes, but his inability to do so triggers a seizure and Agnes runs away, convinced Edwin abandoned her despite his promise to return: Rose witnesses the attack and escape and is traumatized. Agnes seems to contemplate suicide but trudges on to a town, where she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
