I have tried the Film Index International, which is the database that comes from the BFI's Library and Information Services branch. It indexes 90,000 "entertainment films" (their designation) and is tied to a second database that indexes 30,000 personalities. I've just had a quick look at it while my college's library was testing it, but it's quick, easy to use, and contains an impressive bibliography for many entries (including hard-to-track fan magazine references from the 30s!). It is, however, pricey--I seem to recall it costs around $1200. But it can be networked to different sites across a campus. I was very impressed with it and recommended it to our library. It is distributed through Chadwyck-Healey (1-800-752-0515). Tricia Welsch Bowdoin College [log in to unmask] ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]