Peter Sellers

A Film History

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

Peter Sellers left behind a rich legacy of film work, some of which is only belatedly recognized for its genius. Especially notable were his numerous crazy accents. Though most widely known as the slapstick Inspector Clouseau of the "Pink Panther" series (from 1964 on), he is recalled by many for such earlier efforts as his triple role in The Mouse That Roared (1959) and his masterly breakthrough to the mainstream American market in I'm All Right, Jack (1959).This book analyzes each Sellers film from 1951, not least his Oscar-nominated triple-role stint in Dr. Strangelove. He also turned in a brilliant performance as the slyly sinister Clare Quilty in Lolita. Interesting anecdotes, behind-the-scenes information, a detailed plot summary, contemporary criticism and the author's own analysis are given for each film. Complete filmographies and index.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-10-15
Mått:152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt:376 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:272
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786473892

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Skådespelare och artister inom Kultur
Film inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Michael Seth Starr has covered television as a reporter and columnist at The New York Post since 1995. He has written biographies of Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, Redd Foxx and his biography of Ringo Starr will be published in 2015. He has made frequent appearances on television including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Entertainment Tonight and Tavis Smiley.

Recensioner i media

“the first book length study of Sellers film career...readable and informative”—Classic Images; “very well illustrated, and of importance to all those interested in the controversial star’s unique personality”—Virgin Publishers; “are for moviegoers as well as stargazers, with film-by-film analyses of their subject’s work”—Romeike & Curtice; “a professional record combined with an extensive reference work”—Back Stage Shoot; “thoroughly agreeable read”—Film Review.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsPrologue Part I: The Road to Stardom (1951–1959)1. Down Among the Z Men 2. The Ladykillers 3. The Smallest Show on Earth 4. The Naked Truth 5. tom thumb 6. Up the Creek 7. Carlton-Browne of the F.0. 8. The Mouse That Roared 9. I’m All Right, Jack 10. The Battle of the Sexes Part 11: The Best Sellers List (1960–1964)11. Two-Way Stretch 12. Never Let Go 13. The Millionairess 14. Only Two Can Play 15. Waltz of the Toreadors 16. Lolita 17. The Wrong Am of the Law 18. Heavens Above! 19. The Pink Panther 20. Dr. Strangelove 21. The World of Henry Orient 22. A Shot in the Dark Part 111: The Lost Decade (1965–1974)23. What's New, Pussycat? 24. The Wrong Box 25. After the Fox 26. Casino Royale 27. The Bobo 28. The Party 29. I Love You, Alice B. Toklas 30. The Magic Christian 31. Hojhan 32. There’s a Girl in My Soup 33. Where Does It Hurt? 34. The Blockhouse 35. The Optimists of Nine Elms 36. Ghost in the Noonday Sun Part IV: A Sellers Market (1975–1980)37. The Return of the Pink Panther 38. Murder by Death 39. The Pink Panther Strikes Again 40. The Revenge of the Pink Panther 41. The Prisoner of Zenda 42. Being There 43. The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu 44. Epilogue Part V: Interview with Blake Edwards Notes Index