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57 produkter
Jayne Mansfield
The Girl Couldn't Help It
Av Eve Golden
Inbunden, 2021
415 kr
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The first definitive biography of tragicomic sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, one of the most colorful and eccentric movie stars of the 1950s-60s. The book examines both her life and her career, detailing her movie, TV and stage work, as well as her drive to become an old-fashioned movie star at the end …
Victor Fleming
An American Movie Master
Häftad, 2013
605 kr
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Best remembered for the iconic classics Gone with the Wind (1939) and The Wizard of Oz (1939) to the silver screen, Victor Fleming also counted successful films such as Red Dust (1932), Captains Courageous (1937), Test Pilot (1939), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941), and the groundbreaking Joan of Arc …
Warren Oates
A Wild Life
Inbunden, 2009
1013 kr
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Though he never quite reached the lead actor status he worked so relentlessly to achieve, Warren Oates (1928-1982) is known today as one of the most memorable and skilled character actors of the 1960s and 1970s. With his rugged looks and measured demeanor, Oates crafted complex characters that were …
Being Hal Ashby
Life of a Hollywood Rebel
Av Nick Dawson
Inbunden, 2009
678 kr
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Hal Ashby set the standard for subsequent independent filmmakers by crafting unique, thoughtful, and challenging films that continue to influence new generations of directors. Initially finding success as an editor, Ashby won an Academy Award for editing In the Heat of the Night (1967), and he …
Some Like It Wilder
The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder
Inbunden, 2010
605 kr
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One of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy Wilder (1906--2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Featuring Gene D. …
Von Sternberg
Av John Baxter
Inbunden, 2010
540 kr
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Belligerent and evasive, Josef von Sternberg chose to ignore his illegitimate birth in Austria, deprived New York childhood, abusive father, and lack of education. The director who strutted onto the set in a turban, riding breeches, or a silk robe embraced his new persona as a world traveller, …
Hedy Lamarr
The Most Beautiful Woman in Film
Av Ruth Barton
Inbunden, 2010
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
627 kr
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Hedy Lamarr's life was punctuated by salacious rumors and public scandal, but it was her stunning looks and classic Hollywood glamour that continuously captivated audiences. Born Hedwig Kiesler, she escaped an unhappy marriage with arms dealer Fritz Mandl in Austria to try her luck in Hollywood, …
Buzz
The Life and Art of Busby Berkeley
Inbunden, 2010
781 kr
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Characterized by grandiose song-and-dance numbers featuring ornate geometric patterns and mimicked in many modern films, Busby Berkeley's unique artistry is as recognizable and striking as ever. From his years on Broadway to the director's chair, Berkeley is notorious for his inventiveness and …
Arthur Penn
American Director
Av Nat Segaloff
Inbunden, 2011
678 kr
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Arthur Penn: American Director is the comprehensive biography of one of the twentieth century's most influential filmmakers. Thematic chapters lucidly convey the story of Penn's life and career, as well as pertinent events in the history of American film, theater, and television. In the process of …
Raoul Walsh
The True Adventures of Hollywood's Legendary Director
Inbunden, 2011
858 kr
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Raoul Walsh (1887--1980) was known as one of Hollywood's most adventurous, iconoclastic, and creative directors. He carved out an illustrious career and made films that transformed the Hollywood studio yarn into a thrilling art form. Walsh belonged to that early generation of directors -- along …
Thomas Ince
Hollywood's Independent Pioneer
Av Brian Taves
Inbunden, 2012
540 kr
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Thomas H. Ince (1880--1924) turned movie-making into a business enterprise. Progressing from actor to director and screenwriter, he revolutionized the motion picture industry through developing the role of the producer. In addition to building the first major Hollywood studio facility, dubbed …
Being Hal Ashby
Life of a Hollywood Rebel
Av Nick Dawson
Häftad, 2011
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
475 kr
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Hal Ashby set the standard for subsequent independent filmmakers by crafting unique, thoughtful, and challenging films that continue to influence new generations of directors. Initially finding success as an editor, Ashby won an Academy Award for editing In the Heat of the Night (1967), and he …
Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet
My Summer with the Danish Filmmaker
Av Jan Wahl
Inbunden, 2012
704 kr
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Regarded by many filmmakers and critics as one of the greatest directors in cinema history, Carl Theodor Dreyer (1889--1968) achieved worldwide acclaim after the debut of his masterpiece, The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), which was named the most influential film of all time at the 2010 Toronto …
Hedy Lamarr
The Most Beautiful Woman in Film
Av Ruth Barton
Häftad, 2012
4,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
410 kr
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Hedy Lamarr's life was punctuated by salacious rumors and public scandal, but it was her stunning looks and classic Hollywood glamour that continuously captivated audiences. Born Hedwig Kiesler, she escaped an unhappy marriage with arms dealer Fritz Mandl in Austria to try her luck in Hollywood, …
Mae Murray
The Girl with the Bee-Stung Lips
Inbunden, 2013
606 kr
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Mae Murray (1885--1965), popularly known as "the girl with the bee-stung lips," was a fiery presence in silent-era Hollywood. Renowned for her classic beauty and charismatic presence, she rocketed to stardom as a dancer in the Ziegfeld Follies, moving across the country to star in her first film, …
John Gilbert
The Last of the Silent Film Stars
Av Eve Golden
Inbunden, 2013
540 kr
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Charming and classically handsome, John Gilbert (1897--1936) was among the world's most recognizable actors during the silent era. He was a wild, swashbuckling figure on screen and off, and accounts of his life have focused on his high-profile romances with Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich, his …
Intrepid Laughter
Preston Sturges and the Movies
Häftad, 2013
395 kr
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Throughout his career, Preston Sturges (1898--1959) was known for bringing sophistication and wit to the genre of comedy, establishing himself as one of the most valuable writer-directors in 1940s Hollywood. Today, more than fifty years after they were originally produced, his films have lost …
William Wyler
The Life and Films of Hollywood's Most Celebrated Director
Inbunden, 2013
540 kr
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During his forty-five-year career, William Wyler (1902--1981) pushed the boundaries of filmmaking with his gripping storylines and innovative depth-of-field cinematography. With a body of work that includes such memorable classics as Jezebel (1938), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Ben-Hur (1959), and Funny …
Hawks on Hawks
Häftad, 2013
5,0 utav 5 stjärnor. Totalt antal röster: (1)
410 kr
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"I read Hawks on Hawks with passion. I am very happy that this book exists." -- François TruffautHoward Hawks (1896--1977) is often credited as being the most versatile of all of the great American directors, having worked with equal ease in screwball comedies, westerns, gangster movies, musicals, …
Ann Dvorak
Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel
Inbunden, 2013
540 kr
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Possessing a unique beauty and refined acting skills, Ann Dvorak (1911--1979) found success in Hollywood at a time when many actors were still struggling to adapt to the era of talkies. Seemingly destined for A-list fame, critics touted her as "Hollywood's New Cinderella" after film mogul Howard …
Raoul Walsh
The True Adventures of Hollywood's Legendary Director
Häftad, 2013
566 kr
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Raoul Walsh (1887--1980) was known as one of Hollywood's most adventurous, iconoclastic, and creative directors. He carved out an illustrious career and made films that transformed the Hollywood studio yarn into a thrilling art form. Walsh belonged to that early generation of directors -- along …
Pola Negri
Hollywood's First Femme Fatale
Inbunden, 2014
509 kr
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Pola Negri (1897--1987) rose from an impoverished childhood in Warsaw, Poland, to become one of early Hollywood's greatest stars. After tuberculosis ended her career as a ballerina in 1912, she turned to acting and worked under legendary directors Max Reinhardt and Ernst Lubitsch in Germany. Negri …
Rex Ingram
Visionary Director of the Silent Screen
Av Ruth Barton
Inbunden, 2014
540 kr
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Noted for his charisma, talent, and striking good looks, director Rex Ingram (1893−1950) is ranked alongside D. W. Griffith, Marshall Neilan, and Erich von Stroheim as one of the greatest artists of the silent cinema. Ingram briefly studied sculpture at the Yale University School of Art after …
Bruce Dern
A Memoir
Av Bruce Dern
Häftad, 2014
410 kr
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One of Hollywood's biggest personalities, Bruce Dern is not afraid to say what he thinks. He has left an indelible mark on numerous projects, from critically acclaimed films to made-for-TV movies and television series. His notable credits include The Great Gatsby (1974), The 'Burbs (1989), Monster …
Saul Bass
Anatomy of Film Design
Inbunden, 2014
540 kr
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Iconic graphic designer and Academy Award--winning filmmaker Saul Bass (1920--1996) defined an innovative era in cinema. His title sequences for films such as Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959), Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo (1958) and North by Northwest …
Charles Walters
The Director Who Made Hollywood Dance
Inbunden, 2014
679 kr
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From the trolley scene in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's last dance on the silver screen ( The Barkleys of Broadway, 1949) to Judy Garland's timeless, tuxedo-clad performance of "Get Happy" ( Summer Stock, 1950), Charles Walters staged the iconic musical sequences …
Crane
Sex, Celebrity, and My Father's Unsolved Murder
Av Robert Crane, Christopher Fryer
Inbunden, 2015
460 kr
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On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane, known to Hogan's Heroes fans as Colonel Hogan, was discovered brutally murdered in his Scottsdale, Arizona, apartment. His eldest son, Robert Crane, was called to the crime scene. In this poignant memoir, Robert Crane discusses that terrible day and how he has lived …
Hitchcock Lost and Found
The Forgotten Films
Av Alain Kerzoncuf, Charles Barr m. fl.
Inbunden, 2015
627 kr
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Known as the celebrated director of critical and commercial successes such as Psycho (1960) and The Birds (1963), Alfred Hitchcock is famous for his distinctive visual style and signature motifs. While recent books and articles discussing his life and work focus on the production and philosophy of …
Ziegfeld and His Follies
A Biography of Broadway's Greatest Producer
Av Cynthia Brideson, Sara Brideson
Inbunden, 2015
703 kr
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The name Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. (1867--1932) is synonymous with the decadent revues that the legendary impresario produced at the turn of the twentieth century. These extravagant performances were filled with catchy tunes, high-kicking chorus girls, striking costumes, and talented stars such as Eddie …
Hollywood Presents Jules Verne
The Father of Science Fiction on Screen
Av Brian Taves
Inbunden, 2015
541 kr
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Even for those who have never read Jules Verne (1828--1905), the author's very name conjures visions of the submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, the epic race in Around the World in Eighty Days, the spacecraft in From the Earth to the Moon, and the daring descent in Journey to the …
