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Thomas & Friends: Best of James

2002, English. Directed by David Mitton.

Known on the Island of Sodor for his fine scarlet coat and occasional high-falutin' attitude, James has been a fan favorite from the very beginning. Children love his big grin and jovial way - - - adults connect with his kind heart and warm dispostition. This volume of the commemorative Thomas & Friends Collector's Edition series is dedicated to James, the very useful, splendid red engine. Celebrate all of the favorite stories which have made James one of the most popular and closest friends of Thomas. Remember when James got a little rough with some of the Troublesome Trucks and learned a very important lesson? Or when James' joke on Gordon backfired on him? And who could ever forget when James got stung on the nose by a bee? Get your tickets ready and hop for miles of smiles with your Sodor family as they salute your friend and ours, James.

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0h 40m
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English
Rated
NR

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Released
5 March 2002
Written by
Rev. W. Awdry, Andrew Brenner, Britt Allcroft

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Thomas & Friends: Best of James (2002) was directed by David Mitton and stars George Carlin.

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