A Biographical Dictionary Of Silent Film Western Actors And Actresses

Author : George A. Katchmer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476609058

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A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses by George A. Katchmer Pdf

Long before sound became an essential part of motion pictures, Westerns were an established genre. The men and women who brought to life cowboys, cowgirls, villains, sidekicks, distressed damsels and outraged townspeople often continued with their film careers, finding success and fame well into the sound era--always knowing that it was in silent Westerns that their careers began. More than a thousand of these once-silent Western players are featured in this fully indexed encyclopedic work. Each entry includes a detailed biography, covering both personal and professional milestones and a complete Western filmography. A foreword is supplied by Diana Serra Cary (formerly the child star "Baby Peggy"), who performed with many of the actors herein.

Author : Henryk Hoffmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047740124

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"A" Western Filmmakers by Henryk Hoffmann Pdf

From High Noon to Unforgiven, the "A" Western represents the pinnacle of Western filmmaking. More intellectual, ambitious, and time-consuming than the readily produced "B" or serial Westerns, these films rely on hundreds of talented artists. This comprehensive reference work provides biographies and Western filmographies for nearly 1,000 men and women who have contributed to at least three "A" Westerns. These contributors are arranged by their role in film production. Cinematographers, composers, actors, actresses, and directors receive complete biographical treatment; writers whose work was used in at least two Westerns are also featured. An appendix lists well-known actors who have appeared in either one or two "A" Westerns, as specified.

Author : Everett Aaker
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476628561

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Television Western Players, 1960-1975 by Everett Aaker Pdf

This biographical encyclopedia covers every actor and actress who had a regular role in a Western series on American television from 1960 through 1975, with analyses of key players. The entries provide birth and death dates, family information, and accounts of each player’s career, with a cross-referenced videography. An appendix gives details about all Western series, network or syndicated, 1960–1975. The book is fully indexed.

Author : Robert B. Slocum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Biography
ISBN : UCSC:32106020262553

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Biographical Dictionaries and Related Works by Robert B. Slocum Pdf

Author : Tim Lasiuta
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2004-02-23
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015058738934

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Collecting Western Memorabilia by Tim Lasiuta Pdf

The perfect guide for all collectors of Western film, television, radio and comics memorabilia, this book contains everything you need to know about getting your old Lone Ranger comic book signed by Clayton Moore or tracking down that Hopalong Cassidy lunchbox. Festivals and conventions in your area, the best museums (from art to Native American history to toys), which newsletters and magazines to subscribe to, which websites to check. The section on reference books includes biographies, genre histories (radio drama, mysteries, comedies), studios, music reference, serials and cliffhangers, locations and movie ranches, episode guides, cast listings, film listings, price and collectible guides, and a list of publishers. Each entry shows the author(s), publisher, format, length, and a brief summary. This book has it all: commemorative artwork, posters, production stills, lobby cards, autographs, books, costumes, newspaper strips, comic books, cups, plates, and utensils, commemorative weapons and play sets, toys, games, models, lunchboxes, Christmas ornaments, magazines, movie and TV props and memorabilia, scripts, press packets, audio and video recordings, and cereal box premiums. The book tells how best to preserve your treasures and how to get in touch with other fans, whether buying, selling, or swapping. A survival guide to auctions, garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, and antique stores follows. Systems of ranking item quality, cataloguing guides, and format diagrams for listing and insurance purposes are included, as is a list of collector clubs.

Author : Roy Liebman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015049687927

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The Wampas Baby Stars by Roy Liebman Pdf

In 1922, an early association of film publicists known as the Western Associated Motion Picture Advertisers (Wampas) hit upon a strategy to call attention to their organization and their industry. The group selected 13 young actresses with potential star power and promoted them heavily as Baby (meaning junior) Stars. To be selected a Wampas Baby Star soon became a much-sought honor--a ticket to recognition and publicity in those days before the Academy Awards. While a few Baby Stars (Ginger Rogers, Joan Crawford) went on to superstardom and others enjoyed modest success, some failed to shine. Many of the nearly 150 actresses chosen during the program's existence, 1922-1934, are forgotten names today. This book offers full biographical details on every actress selected as a Wampas Baby Star. Each actress's entry traces her career and lists films in which she appeared. A year-by-year section lists each year's stars and alternates. Appendices include lists of rivals and successors to the Wampas Baby program (such as the Paramount Protegees), Wampas Drop-Outs, presidents of Wampas, and miscellaneous facts about the Wampas Babies (which actress was tallest? Shortest? Oldest at time of selection?). Photographs, a bibliography and an index are included.

Author : Buck Rainey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 872 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015060891507

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Serial Film Stars by Buck Rainey Pdf

Pearl White, William Duncan, William Desmond, Ben Wilson, Walter Miller, Francis Ford, Charles Hutchinson, Jack Dougherty, and Eddie Polo are just a few of the stars to start up a whirlwind of enthusiasm among serial devotees. They took the movies by storm offering a thrills-a-minute world of ridiculous plots, weird disguises, hair-raising escapes, hidden treasures, diabolic scientific devices, wild animals, depraved men, runaway trains, and endless procession of knock-down, drag-out fights. Who could resist? This comprehensive reference work highlights 446 serial performers who thrilled generations. Each entry includes the performer's birth and death dates, details of life before and after the movies, as well as covering the major films.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Academic libraries
ISBN : UOM:39015079402528

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Choice by Anonim Pdf

Author : George A. Katchmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1096 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015024905971

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Eighty Silent Film Stars by George A. Katchmer Pdf

Eighty good-sized biographies of significant silent-era players hard to find in other reference works, and almost nowhere at this length. The villains and sidekicks of two-reelers (Jim Corey, Nelson McDowell), cowboy action stars (Jack Hoxie, Art Acord, Hoot Gibson, et al.), comedians, character actors, matinee idols and other talented and reliable performers.A comprehensive filmography (compiled for this book by Richard E. Braff and listing year, studio, director, screenplay, story or author, length and cast) accompanies each entry. The biographies are revised and edited versions of a series that ran in the film periodical Classic Images.

Author : Denise Lowe
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0789018438

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An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films, 1895-1930 by Denise Lowe Pdf

An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Women in Early American Films: 1895-1930 is an A-to-Z reference guide (illustrated with over 150 hard-to-find photographs!) that dispels the myth that men dominated the film industry during its formative years. Denise Lowe, author of Women and American Television: An Encyclopedia, presents a rich collection that profiles many of the women who were crucial to the development of cinema as an industryand as an art form. Whether working behind the scenes as producers or publicists, behind the cameras as writers, directors, or editors, or in front of the lens as flappers, vamps, or serial queens, hundreds of women made profound and lasting contributions to the evolution of the motion picture production.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2576 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025417838

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Books in Print Supplement by Anonim Pdf

Author : Barry Monush
Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1493070800

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The Encyclopedia of Hollywood Film Actors by Barry Monush Pdf

Screen World editor Barry Monush has compiled an essential work for every film lover's library.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1328 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Libraries
ISBN : UVA:X006065710

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Library Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Buck Rainey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015057650460

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The Strong, Silent Type by Buck Rainey Pdf

Many of the stars of silent westerns were young horse wranglers who left the open fields to make some extra money bulldogging steers and chasing Indians around arenas in traveling Wild West shows. They made their way to Hollywood when the popularity of the Wild West shows began to decline, found work acting in action-packed silent westerns, and became idols for early moviegoers everywhere. Over 100 of those cowboys who starred in silent westerns between 1903 and 1930 are highlighted in this work. Among those included are Broncho Billy Anderson, Art Acord, Harry Carey, William Desmond, Hoot Gibson, William S. Hart, Jack Hoxie, William Farnum, Jack Holt, Buck Jones, J. Warren Kerrigan, Tim McCoy, Ken Maynard, Tom Mix, Fred Thompson, Fred Cody, Bob Custer, Jack Daugherty, William Duncan, Neal Hart, Leo Maloney, Pete Morrison, Jack Mower, Dustin Farnum, George Larkin, Jack Perrin, Buddy Roosevelt, William Russell, Bob Steele, Tom Tyler, and Wally Wales, to name just a few. Biographical information and a complete filmography are provided for each actor. Richly illustrated with over 300 picture stills.

Author : Bohdan S. Wynar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Reference books
ISBN : UOM:39015054042992

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American Reference Books Annual by Bohdan S. Wynar Pdf

1970- issued in 2 vols.: v. 1, General reference, social sciences, history, economics, business; v. 2, Fine arts, humanities, science and engineering.