Boris Karloff And His Film

Author : Gregory William Mank
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 702 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-08
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786454723

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Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff by Gregory William Mank Pdf

Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster are horror cinema icons, and the actors most deeply associated with the two roles also shared a unique friendship. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff starred in dozens of black-and-white horror films, and over the years managed to collaborate on and co-star in eight movies. Through dozens of interviews and extensive archival research, this greatly expanded new edition examines the Golden Age of Hollywood, the era in which both stars worked, recreates the shooting of Lugosi and Karloff's mutual films, examines their odd and moving personal relationship and analyzes their ongoing legacies. Features include a fully detailed filmography of the eight Karloff and Lugosi films, full summaries of both men's careers and more than 250 photographs, some in color.

Author : Paul M. Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015003836973

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Boris Karloff and His Films by Paul M. Jensen Pdf

Jensen provides a definitive portrait of Karloff and his work. He traces the star's career, and describes in detail the production of all the famous Karloff movies.

Author : Paul Morris Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 0904208354

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Boris Karloff and His Films by Paul Morris Jensen Pdf

Author : Richard Bojarski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1990-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0863694047

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The Films of Boris Karloff by Richard Bojarski Pdf

Author : Stephen Jacobs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0955767040

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Boris Karloff by Stephen Jacobs Pdf

Boris Karloff - A name synonymous with horror.Drawing on detailed research, previously unpublished letters, and interviews with those who knew him this new biography dispels the often repeated myths associated with the star - many perpetuated by Karloff himself - and reveals a wealth of new information about the private and professional life of Boris Karloff.Although forever associated with his breakthrough role of 'the Monster' in Frankenstein (1931) Boris Karloff had a career that spanned almost 50 years and over 150 movies - from the era of the silent picture through to the days of the 'Swinging Sixties'. His roles in Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Black Cat, and many others - most now considered classics of the genre - ensured his reputation as 'The King of Horror'.Born William Henry Pratt in Camberwell, South London in 1887 Karloff defied family expectations and rejected a life in Government service. Instead he emigrated to Canada were he finally found work as a professional actor. After years touring Western Canada and the United States he arrived in

Author : Richard Bojarski,Kenneth Beale
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035699565

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The Films of Boris Karloff by Richard Bojarski,Kenneth Beale Pdf

An illustrated book on Boris Karloff and his movie career. Includes a listing of all of his films, including summaries and contemporary reviews.

Author : Scott Allen Nollen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0899505805

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Boris Karloff by Scott Allen Nollen Pdf

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.

Author : Carlos Clarens
Publisher : New York : Putnam
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015003757823

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An Illustrated History of the Horror Films by Carlos Clarens Pdf

Author : Peter Underwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015003836593

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Karloff; the Life of Boris Karloff by Peter Underwood Pdf

Author : Beverly Bare Buehrer
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1993-08-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 031327715X

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Boris Karloff by Beverly Bare Buehrer Pdf

This reference work on Boris Karloff presents a comprehensive record of the life and career of this famous performer. The volume begins with a biography, which succinctly presents the facts of Karloff's life. A chronology of his significant achievements follows. The remaining chapters overview Karloff's broad career. Chapters document and comment upon his film, stage, radio, and television performances. A discography is included as well. The book concludes with an annotated bibliography of books and articles about Karloff, along with a comprehensive index.

Author : Rocky Lang,Barbara Hall
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781683356660

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Letters from Hollywood by Rocky Lang,Barbara Hall Pdf

Rare correspondence from Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Jane Fonda, and other Hollywood luminaries from the silent film era to the 1970s. Letters from Hollywood reproduces in full color scores of entertaining and insightful pieces of correspondence from some of the most notable and talented film industry names of all time—from the silent era to the golden age, and up through the pre-email days of the 1970s. Culled from libraries, archives, and personal collections, the 135 letters, memos, and telegrams are organized chronologically and are annotated by the authors to provide backstories and further context. While each piece reveals a specific moment in time, taken together, the letters convey a bigger picture of Hollywood history. Contributors include celebrities like Greta Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Katharine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Elia Kazan, Cary Grant, Francis Ford Coppola, Tom Hanks, and Jane Fonda. This is the gift book of the season for fans of classic Hollywood. With a foreword by Peter Bogdanovitch. “This is, quite simply, one of the finest books I’ve ever read about Hollywood.” —Leonard Maltin

Author : Peter Underwood
Publisher : Peter Underwood
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Karloff by Peter Underwood Pdf

Boris Karloff was the most famous of all horror actors. His memorable portrayal of the Frankenstein monster added a new word to English dictionaries. This, the first and only biography, reveals that Karloff (whose real name was William Henry Pratt) was not born at Dulwich, London, as stated in all the reference books. People have been traced who remember young 'W H P', as he liked to call himself, when he played his first stage part, and in this fascinating story there are many delightful examples of the quiet, unassuming and lovable Billy Pratt before he received a legacy from his mother and tossed a sixpence to see whether he would emigrate to Canada or Australia. Canada won. In 1909 he sailed from Liverpool. The book tells of his hard, impoverished life in Canada before answering a chance advertisement (for 'an experienced character actor') in the name of Boris Karloff, Karloff being a distant family name, and of his eventual touring of western Canada and the northern States of America. In 1917 he found himself in Los Angeles - in a district with the magic name of Hollywood. We follow Karloff's career from stage work to his early films. We learn of his classic creation of the screen monster Frankenstein: the origin of the story; the casting of Karloff; the conception of the unforgettable monster make-up; the filming; the preview (to which Karloff was not invited) and the overwhelming success of this most famous of all horror films. Then came the aftermath of Frankenstein and the success story of Karloff in such memorable films as The Mummy, The Mask of Fu Manchu, the banned Devil's Island and the haunting The Body Snatchers: scores of films of all kinds with little-known facts and side-lights on many of them, right up to the moving performance he gave in Targets. His later stage, radio and television work are all examined in close detail. This work, the result of over four years' research, includes a Discography of recordings made by Karloff, and a unique Appendix, giving a full, chronological record of one hundred and sixty-three films in which he appeared. It also contains many striking photographs.

Author : Gordon B. Shriver
Publisher : Publishamerica Incorporated
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1413710492

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Boris Karloff by Gordon B. Shriver Pdf

Since his death in 1969, Boris Karloff remains one of Hollywood's most famous figures. He is still revered for his talent, his many qualities that earned him admiration and respect, and, of course, his landmark role as the Monster in the 1931 movie classic Frankenstein.This biography, the result of many years of interviews and extensive research, examines Karloff the person, as well as the actor. His work (which lasted more than half a century) in films, radio, television, and the theater is covered in detail, highlighted with accounts by many who knew him and worked with him. Among the contributors are Robert Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Ray Bradbury, Julie Harris, Tony Randall, Ronald Reagan, Eli Wallach, and Jonathan Winters. With the support of the Karloff family, Gordon Shriver pays tribute to this much-loved performer who will never be forgotten.

Author : Michael R. Pitts
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-01-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015054298131

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Horror Film Stars, 3d Ed. by Michael R. Pitts Pdf

John Carradine, Jamie Lee Curtis, Yvonne De Carlo, Faith Domergue, Boris Karloff, Otto Kruger, Bela Lugosi, Jack Palance, Vincent Price, Santo, and George Zucco are just a few of the 80 horror film stars that are covered in this major standard reference work, now in its third edition. The author has revised much of the information from the two previous editions and has added several more performers to the lineup of horror film stars. The performers are given well rounded career bios and detailed horror film write-ups, with complete filmographies provided for those most associated with horror, science fiction, and fantasy movies, and genre-oriented filmographies for the lesser stars.

Author : Scott Allen Nollen,Yuyun Yuningsih Nollen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476640860

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Karloff and the East by Scott Allen Nollen,Yuyun Yuningsih Nollen Pdf

Among Golden Age Hollywood film stars of European heritage known for playing characters from the East--Chinese, Southeast Asians, Indians and Middle Easterners--Anglo-Indian actor Boris Karloff had deep roots there. Based on extensive new research, this biography and career study of Karloff's "eastern" films provides a critical examination of 41 features, including many overlooked early roles, and offers fresh perspective on a cinematic luminary so often labeled a "horror icon." Films include The Lightning Raider (1919), 14 silent films from the 1920s, The Unholy Night (1929), The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932), The Mummy (1932), John Ford's The Lost Patrol (1934), the Mr. Wong series (1938-1940), Targets (1968), and Isle of the Snake People (1971), one of six titles released posthumously.