Boris Karloff

A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, Radio, Television and Recording Work

Häftad, Engelska, 2008

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Beskrivning

This comprehensive analysis of Boris Karloff's life and career incorporates criticism, in-depth production information and discussions of cinematic themes and characters, with an account of the historical periods and events depicted in the films and the Hollywood era in which they were produced.Each of Karloff's horror films is examined at length, as well as his contributions to other media. Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.

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Utgivningsdatum:2008-09-24
Mått:152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt:653 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:487
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786440733

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The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.

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“another valuable resource in regard to a legend of the horror genre...a great source of research”—The Idaho Librarian; “concentrates on Karloff’s ‘terror’ films...extensive bibliographies”—Library Journal; “useful”—Choice; “a fascinating read”—Midnight Marquee.

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Table of ContentsForeword by Ray Bradbury Preface 1. Introduction 2. Karloff 3. Films Before Frankenstein 4. The Man Who Made a Monster: Frankenstein (1931) 5. Stranded in A Storm: The Old Dark House (1932) 6. Nationalistic Horror: The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932) 7. He Went for a Little Walk!: The Mummy (1932) 8. Eternal Confusion: The Ghoul (1933) 9. Death Personified: The Black Cat (1934) 10. The Monster Demands a Mate: Bride of Frankenstein (1935) 11. A Bloody Stuffed Bird: The Raven (1935) 12. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Black Room (1935) 13. Dangerous Discovery: The Invisible Ray (1936) 14. Supernatural Force: The Walking Dead (1936) 15. Cartesian Horror: The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936) 16. Second-Generation Horror: Son of Frankenstein (1939) 17. Historical Horror: Tower of London (1939) 18. Science Versus Society: The Columbia “Mad” Doctor Films 19. Gangster Horror: Black Friday (1940) 20. Political Horror: Devil’s Island (1940) 21. “He Said I Looked Like Boris Karloff!”: Arsenic and Old Lace (1941–44) 22. The Devil’s Brood: Back to Universal 23. Fear of Entrapment: The Val Lewton Productions 24. Traditional Horror in Decline: The Horror Parody and the Horror Gothic 25. “Atomic Age” Horror: Frankenstein 1970 (1958) 26. Traditional Horror Revived: The Haunted Strangler and Corridors of Blood (1958) 27. “Quickie” Horror: Roger Corman and AIP 28. Horror Vérité: Targets (1968) 29. The Karloff Legacy and the Modern Horror Film Appendix A: Filmography Appendix B: Television Performances Appendix C: Radio Performances Appendix D: Stage Performances Appendix E: Recordings Appendix F: Published Writings Appendix G: Proposed Films and Roles Notes Bibliography Index