Chester Morris

Author : Scott Allen Nollen,Yuyun Yuningsih Nollen
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476677293

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Chester Morris by Scott Allen Nollen,Yuyun Yuningsih Nollen Pdf

 The prodigious but humble scion of a New York theatrical family, Chester Morris acted on Broadway as a teenager and earned an Academy Award nomination for his first role in a Hollywood "talkie," Alibi (1929). He became leading man to filmdom's top female stars and starred in the popular series of "Boston Blackie" mysteries before creating substantial characters in the theater and the burgeoning medium of television. This first book about Morris provides a detailed account of his life and career on stage, film, radio and television, and as a celebrated magician. It also constructs a fascinating record of his previously undocumented labor activism during the early years of the Screen Actors Guild and his tireless efforts to aid U.S. troops on the home front during World War II.

Author : Bernard A. Drew
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317928942

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Motion Picture Series and Sequels by Bernard A. Drew Pdf

In 1989 alone, for example, there were some forty-five major motion pictures which were sequels or part of a series. The film series phenomenon crosses all genres and has been around since the silent film era. This reference guide, in alphabetical order, lists some 906 English Language motion pictures, from 1899 to 1990, when the book was initially published. A brief plot description is given for each series entry, followed by the individual film titles with corresponding years, directors and performers. Animated pictures, documentaries and concert films are not included but movies released direct to video are.

Author : William H. Young,Nancy K. Young
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 942 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313356537

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World War II and the Postwar Years in America [2 volumes] by William H. Young,Nancy K. Young Pdf

More than 150 articles provide a revealing look at one of the most tempestuous decades in recent American history, describing the everyday activities of Americans as they dealt first with war, and then a difficult transition to peace and prosperity. The two-volume World War II and the Postwar Years in America: A Historical and Cultural Encyclopedia contains over 175 articles describing everyday life on the American home front during World War II and the immediate postwar years. Unlike publications about this period that focus mainly on the big picture of the war and subsequent economic conditions, this encyclopedia drills down to the popular culture of the 1940s, bringing the details of the lives of ordinary men, women, and children alive. The work covers a broad range of everyday activities throughout the 1940s, including movies, radio programming, music, the birth of commercial television, advertising, art, bestsellers, and other equally intriguing topics. The decade was divided almost evenly between war (1940-1945) and peace (1946-1950), and the articles point up the continuities and differences between these two periods. Filled with evocative photographs, this unique encyclopedia will serve as an excellent resource for those seeking an overview of life in the United States during a decade that helped shape the modern world.

Author : Vincent Terrace
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476646930

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From Radio to Television by Vincent Terrace Pdf

The early years of television relied in part on successful narratives of another medium, as studios adapted radio programs like Boston Blackie and Defense Attorney to the small screen. Many shows were adapted more than once, like the radio program Blondie, which inspired six television adaptations and 28 theatrical films. These are but a few of the 1,164 programs covered in this volume. Each program entry contains a detailed story line, years of broadcast, performer and character casts and principal production credits where possible. Two appendices ("Almost a Transition" and "Television to Radio") and a performer's index conclude the book. This first-of-its-kind encyclopedia covers many little-known programs that have rarely been discussed in print (e.g., Real George, based on Me and Janie; Volume One, based on Quiet, Please; and Galaxy, based on X Minus One). Covered programs include The Great Gildersleeve, Howdy Doody, My Friend Irma, My Little Margie, Space Patrol and Vic and Sade.

Author : Terry Rowan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 9781365021305

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Character-Based Film Series Part 2 by Terry Rowan Pdf

Author : New Jersey Geological Survey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1887
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015035539587

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Annual Report of the Geological Survey by New Jersey Geological Survey Pdf

Author : Terry Rowan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329811416

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Motion Pictures From the Fabulous 1940's by Terry Rowan Pdf

Author : Gene Blottner
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786486724

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Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955 by Gene Blottner Pdf

Blondie, Boston Blackie, Ellery Queen, The Lone Wolf, Gasoline Alley, Jungle Jim... There were 27 film series produced and released by Columbia Pictures from 1926 through 1955. This reference book covers the origins of the popular fictional characters featured, as well as their appearances in other media (comics, novels, radio and television). Also provided are thumbnail biographies of the actors who brought these characters to life. The films themselves are examined in detail, with release dates, cast and production credits, synopses, reviews, the author's summation, the publicity "tag lines," and the songs heard. Additionally, most of the outdoor locations used in filming such Columbia western series as Wild Bill Saunders and The Durango Kid are identified.

Author : Bill Bonner
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118171417

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Family Fortunes by Bill Bonner Pdf

Selected as one of Motley Fool’s “5 Great Books You Should Read” Advice on managing your wealth from bestselling author Bill Bonner From trusted New York Times bestselling author Bill Bonner comes a radical new way to look at family money and a practical, actionable guide to getting and maintaining multigenerational wealth. Family Fortunes: How to Build Family Wealth and Hold on to It for 100 Years is packed with useful information, interwoven with Bonner's stories about his own family's wealth philosophy and practices. A comprehensive guide that shows how families can successfully preserve their estates by ignoring most of what people think they know about "the rich" and, instead, training and motivating all family members to work together toward a very uncommon goal. This book is a must-read for all individual investors—even those who do not plan to leave money to their children—because it challenges many of the most ubiquitous principles and rules of investing. You might expect a book on family wealth to be extremely conservative in its outlook. Instead, the Bonners announce what is practically a revolutionary manifesto. They explain: Why family money should NOT be invested in "safe, conservative" investments Why charitable giving is usually a waste of money, or worse Why it is NOT a good idea to let children go their own way Why you can't trust wealth "professionals" and why you should never entrust your money to money managers Why giving your children as much education as possible is NOT a good idea Why Warren Buffett and the rest of the rich people asking for higher tax rates are wrong to take "the pledge" Why Wall Street is a graveyard for capital, why most celebrity CEOs are a threat to the businesses they run, why modern capitalism is a failure, and more You will come away with a very different idea as to what family wealth is all about. It is not stodgy. Not boring. Not moss-backed and reactionary. On the contrary, it is the most dynamic, forward-looking capital in the world. The essential guide to passing wealth from one generation to the next, Family Fortunes is filled with concrete, practical advice you can put to use right away.

Author : Terry Rowan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Motion pictures
ISBN : 9781312308060

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Whodoneit! A Film Guide by Terry Rowan Pdf

Author : Raphael Pumpelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1306 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : NYPL:33433087539791

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Report on the Mining Industries of the United States (exclusive of the Precious Metals) by Raphael Pumpelly Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1851
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433082273578

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Annual Report by Anonim Pdf

Author : Art Union of London
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Art
ISBN : STANFORD:36105128053407

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Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Art-Union of London, with List of Subscribers by Art Union of London Pdf

Author : United States. Census Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1442 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1886
Category : United States
ISBN : UCAL:C3292558

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Census Reports Tenth Census by United States. Census Office Pdf

Author : David A. Macdonald,Nancy N. McAdams
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 741 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781483413556

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THE WOOLVERTON FAMILY: 1693 – 1850 and Beyond, Volume II by David A. Macdonald,Nancy N. McAdams Pdf

Charles Woolverton was in Burlington County, New Jersey, by 1693, and appears in records there and in Hunterdon County until 1727. David Macdonald and Nancy McAdams have traced Charles' descendants to the seventh generation, by which time they had spread out to many parts of the country ... This is a beautifully crafted genealogy. The format is easy to follow, and the documentation is impressive. The compilers have carefully explained their handling of problem areas, including the need to refute longstanding family lore about the immigrant ... This is an exemplary work, which descendants will certainly value and other genealogists would be well advised to study. -- Excerpts from a review published in the April 2003 issue of The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record and reprinted with permission of the author, Harry Macy, Jr. and The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.