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Author : Terence Pettigrew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:913265593
Author : Terence Pettigrew
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0715382705
This informed, highly readable account of 65 great British cinema character actors recalls such highlights of film history as Alec Guiness's obdurate commanding officer in The Bridge on the River Kwai, the chilling screen presence of Peter Cushing, and the hilarious bungling of Ian Carmichael in I'm All Right Jack.
Author : Scott Palmer
Publisher : Metuchen, N.J. : Scarecrow Press
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015078253484
Author : Scott Palmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 944 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047654002
There are nearly 5,000 performers listed here, along with a quarter of a million film titles. The book is divided into two parts; the sound era, which has most of the entries, and the silent era, with about 700 names. Actors listed in this second section made no appearances after 1928. Actors whose careers spanned both talking films (which began in Britain in 1929) and silents are listed in the larger first section. Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Australian, Canadian, South African, and other British Commonwealth performers are included; British-born actors whose films were made outside the United Kingdom (as in Hollywood) and those born in foreign countries who filmed in Britain are also included. Birth and death dates are given when they could be traced. A brief character description is followed by the list of films, in chronological order. Original film titles and the year they were completed are also included.
Author : David Quinlan
Publisher : B. T. Batsford Limited
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCSD:31822023714520
A companion volume to Quinlan's illus. directory of film stars. B/W photos.
Author : Jim Leach
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 052165419X
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Author : Laurence Raw
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786490493
This biographical dictionary presents a stellar lineup of talented, versatile character actors who regularly appeared in horror and science fiction films during Hollywood's golden age. Many are well known by genre buffs and casual fans--they include Lionel Atwill, John Carradine, Dwight Frye, Rondo Hatton, Dick Miller, J. Carroll Naish, Maria Ouspenskaya, Glenn Strange, Edward Van Sloan, and George Zucco. Some are perhaps not so well known but equally at home in the horror and science fiction films--such as Anthony Carbone, Harry Cording, Rosemary La Planche, Dick Purcell, Elizabeth Russell and Mel Welles. The 96 entries are complete with a biography and in-depth analyses of the actor's best performances--demonstrating how important these personalities were to the success of their genre films.
Author : John Hill
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781118482834
A stimulating overview of the intellectual arguments and critical debates involved in the study of British and Irish cinemas British and Irish film studies have expanded in scope and depth in recent years, prompting a growing number of critical debates on how these cinemas are analysed, contextualized, and understood. A Companion to British and Irish Cinema addresses arguments surrounding film historiography, methods of textual analysis, critical judgments, and the social and economic contexts that are central to the study of these cinemas. Twenty-nine essays from many of the most prominent writers in the field examine how British and Irish cinema have been discussed, the concepts and methods used to interpret and understand British and Irish films, and the defining issues and debates at the heart of British and Irish cinema studies. Offering a broad scope of commentary, the Companion explores historical, cultural and aesthetic questions that encompass over a century of British and Irish film studies—from the early years of the silent era to the present-day. Divided into five sections, the Companion discusses the social and cultural forces shaping British and Irish cinema during different periods, the contexts in which films are produced, distributed and exhibited, the genres and styles that have been adopted by British and Irish films, issues of representation and identity, and debates on concepts of national cinema at a time when ideas of what constitutes both ‘British’ and ‘Irish’ cinema are under question. A Companion to British and Irish Cinema is a valuable and timely resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students of film, media, and cultural studies, and for those seeking contemporary commentary on the cinemas of Britain and Ireland.
Author : Michael F. Keaney
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476604381
This work presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those "black films" made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book's main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States.
Author : British Library
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9783111725949
Author : Paul Loukides,Linda K. Fuller
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 087972479X
Beyond the Stars contains 20 essays on stock characters, and character conventions which neatly divide into four categories: ethnic and racial stereotyping; social classis; professions; and the idiosyncratic type. Stock figures in American movies are part of our cultural heritage; they deserve an honored place in theliterature of film and popular culture.
Author : Alan Burton,Steve Chibnall
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810880269
British cinema has been around from the very birth of motion pictures, from black-and-white to color, from talkies to sound, and now 3D, it has been making a major contribution to world cinema. Many of its actors and directors have stayed at home but others ventured abroad, like Charlie Chaplin and Alfred Hitchcock. Today it is still going strong, the only real competition to Hollywood, turning out films which appeal not only to Brits, just think of Bridget Jones, while busily adding to franchises like James Bond and Harry Potter. So this Historical Dictionary of British Cinema has a lot of ground to cover. This it does with over 300 dictionary entries informing us about significant actors, producers and directors, outstanding films and serials, organizations and studios, different films genres from comedy to horror, and memorable films, among other things. Two appendixes provide lists of award-winners. Meanwhile, the chronology covers over a century of history. These parts provide the details, countless details, while the introduction offers the big story. And the extensive bibliography points toward other sources of information.
Author : I.Q. Hunter,Nathan Abrams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781501343650
Stanley Kubrick is one of the most revered directors in cinema history. His 13 films, including classics such as Paths of Glory, 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, and The Shining, attracted controversy, acclaim, a devoted cult following, and enormous critical interest. With this comprehensive guide to the key contexts - industrial and cultural, as well as aesthetic and critical - the themes of Kubrick's films sum up the current vibrant state of Kubrick studies. Bringing together an international team of leading scholars and emergent voices, this Companion provides comprehensive coverage of Stanley Kubrick's contribution to cinema. After a substantial introduction outlining Kubrick's life and career and the film's production and reception contexts, the volume consists of 39 contributions on key themes that both summarise previous work and offer new, often archive-based, state-of-the-art research. In addition, it is specifically tailored to the needs of students wanting an authoritative, accessible overview of academic work on Kubrick.
Author : Juliana Tzvetkova
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216130284
A fascinating survey of popular culture in Europe, from Celtic punk and British TV shows to Spanish fashion and Italian sports. From One Direction and Adele to Penelope Cruz and Alexander Skarsgard, many Europeans are becoming household names in the United States. This ready-reference guide covers international pop culture spanning music, literature, movies, television and radio, the Internet, sports, video games, and fashion, from the mid-20th century through the present day. The organization of the book—with entries arranged alphabetically within thematic chapters—allows readers to quickly find the topic they are seeking. Additionally, indexing allows for cross-cultural comparisons to be made between pop culture in Europe to that of the United States. An extensive chronology and lengthy introduction provide important contextual information, such as the United States' influence on movies, music, and the Internet; the effect of censorship on Internet and social media use; and the history of pop culture over the years. Topics feature key musicians, songs, books, actors and actresses, movies and television shows, popular websites, top athletes, games, clothing fads and designers, and much more.
Author : David Quinlan
Publisher : Random House Value Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:49015003423929
