Jesse James and the Movies

Johnny D. Boggs, former newspaper writer, is an award-winning author of Western fact and fiction. He has contributed to such magazines as True West and Boys’ Life. A past president of the Western Writers of America, he is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“a marvelous idea for a book...superbly evaluating more than 40 movies. Boggs writing and analysis of each film is excellent and revealing. A definite bookshelf keeper”—Western Clippings; “Johnny D. Boggs, best known for his award winning novels, proves that he is no slouch at writing nonfiction, and that his film knowledge rivals other aficionados. For movie buffs, or those interested in Jesse James, this volume is a must”—The Fence Post; “the author provides fascinating observations...Boggs has succeeded splendidly in both informing and entertaining the reader”—Wild West History Journal; “comprehensive, rip-snorting roundup...testament to the enduring popularity of the outlaw...edifies and entertains in equal measures”—Big Sky Journal.

• Table of ContentsAcknowledgments      Introduction      One: Jesse James, 1847–1882      Two: Jesse James in Pop Culture, 1875–1903      Three: The Silent Era, 1908–1927      Four: A-List Jesse, 1939–1940      Five: Jesse in the B’s, 1939–1949      Six: The Proliferation of Jesse James, 1950–1960      Seven: Oddball Jesse (1965–1969)      Eight: Revisionist Jesse, 1972–2010      Nine: Euro Westerns, 1964–2009      Ten: Made-for-Television Movies, 1970–1999      Eleven: Television Series Appearances, 1953–2001      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index