Click here to visit our new site --> CafeDVD 2.0 Good Housekeeping Collection (Box Set) (1996) Rating: Starring: Simitar DVD Director: Category: Animation, Family Studio: Simitar Subtitles: [None] Length: 372 mins     The Black Tulip This story is based upon the colorful lives of John Cornelius DeWitt of Holland, who lived under the reigns of Louis XIV and William of Orange. In the story, Cornelius tries to grow a perfect black tulip in order to win a large sum of first place prize money. The evil character, Boxtel, watches and then tries to have Cornelius imprisoned for treason. He steals the tulip and kidnaps Rosa, the Gypsy girl. However, Cornelius defeats Boxtel, saves Rosa and with her help, wins the grand prize. The Corsican Brothers Twin brothers, Lucien and Louis, are born to Count de Franchi and his wife just as their castle is attacked and destroyed. The Count, fearing for the safety of his children, stow the boys away in separate boats, giving their servants magical amulets which prove the identity of the children. After eighteen years of separation and unbeknownst of their relationship and identity, the brothers are reunited when Lucien rushes to help an injured Louis, that he knows only as a stranger. When the two brothers meet, their guardians tell them of their history and the strength the magical amulets hold. The Princess and the Pirate Cheated from his rightful place on the throne by the evil Rajah, Sandokan is forced to turn to piracy to feed himself and his loyal men. But when he learns of a secret passage into the Rajah's forbidding fortress, brave Sandokan sets sail to regain his kingdom... This rousing action/adventure tale is perfect for fans of Robin Hood and Treasure Island, as well as every child or adult-who longs to strap on a cutlass and rescue a damsel in distress. A Tale of Two Kitties Spunky and Chester are two charming kittens who live with sweet Grandma Martha and crusty Grandpa Claude on their sleepy little farm. It's the rainy season and young Spunky aches to play outside while sluggish Chester wishes to be left alone to pursue his favorite pastime- catnapping. Suddenly, everything is turned upside down with the arrival of fussy old Aunt Lucy and her timid kitten Timmy. In the midst of all the mayhem something magical happens: Spunky and Chester make a new friend and Timmy gains a sense of confidence. They all learn that life is only boring when you make it so and that there's excitement wherever you look for it. The Three Musketeers The classic story of bravery and loyalty made new with the wonders of animation! A farm boy comes to Paris determined to join the King's famous fighting Musketeers. Quickly, he makes friends with the three greatest swordsmen. So when a damsel in distress asks him for help, the three Musketeers come to his aid. The evil Cardinal Richelieu is plotting against the Queen. To save herself, she must retrieve a special jewel from a friend in England. Can the Musketeers make it into an enemy country and back- in time to save Her Royal Highness? Thinking Big Marty Johnson is a 7-year old boy with little-kid problems. He is badgered by the class bully, misunderstood by his teacher, bothered by his older sister and lectured by his well-intentioned mother. Even his father promises to take him to a baseball game and cancels out to work overtime. When Marty tells his woes to his stuffed bear "Theo", the bear comes to life and takes him to visit different "big people" settings. The lessons learned on these visits give Marty a newfound courage and understanding as he learns to "think BIG."