Harry Alan Towers

Author : Dave Mann
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-03
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786479825

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Harry Alan Towers by Dave Mann Pdf

Harry Alan Towers' reputation rests upon a corpus of 95 low-budget productions shot post-haste in every corner of the globe. He took an integral part, however, in the development of the protocols that now underpin much transnational film production and he must be regarded as a pioneer. Towers' slash and burn strategy focused on parasitic, back-to-back productions, funded by rights bundles that were pre-sold globally. This strategy was substantially derived from his early days in broadcasting wherein he acted as a go-between in the American and the British Commonwealth markets. Though he became adept at procuring funds from pariah regimes and black market economies, primarily he continued to act as a broker bringing together American equity investment and European finance under the auspices of EC co-production agreements. He was also quick to exploit the burgeoning niche markets becoming available in the wake of technological developments and government initiatives.

Author : Harry Alan Towers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1593932359

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Mr. Towers of London by Harry Alan Towers Pdf

Here, in his own words, are the illustrious adventures of HARRY ALAN TOWERS, rascal and raconteur, a notorious figure in the world of cinema of whom it was said he could go into any production office in the world and walk out with a movie deal. After establishing himself in 1940s radio with The Lives of Harry Lime and The Black Museum, both starring Orson Welles, Towers produced more than 100 feature films all around the world. He worked in 40 countries from Austria to Zimbabwe, starring the likes of Michael Caine, Christopher Lee, Jack Palance, Klaus Kinski and many more. A lifelong lover of literature, he brought to the screen the works of authors as revered as H. G. Wells, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie-and as reviled as the Marquis De Sade and Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch. And as a lifelong lover of women, he made friends and stars, national news and international scandals. "Harry Alan Towers is one of the great unsung producers of post-1960 cinema. Every film he produced carries his distinct personality, as with Selznick or Bronston, but Harry's metier was exploitation. What he uniquely brought to his films was the sense of a connoisseur, and a sense of someone who loved pulp; he appreciated the finer things and smuggled them into some wonderful movies... and some unlikely ones, too. I'm delighted to learn he wrote his memoirs, and I can't wait to read them!" - TIM LUCAS, editor of VIDEO WATCHDOG

Author : Louis Paul
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786484027

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Tales from the Cult Film Trenches by Louis Paul Pdf

From movie villains to scream queens, here are interviews with 36 actors and actresses familiar to fans of sixties and seventies cult cinema. Interviewees include the well-known (David Carradine, Christopher Lee), the relatively obscure (Marrie Lee), sex symbols (Valerie Leon), surfers who became movie stars (Don Stroud), and action heroes (Fred Williamson), among many others. Each interview is accompanied by a biography and filmography.

Author : Franz Antony Clinton
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476640679

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British Thrillers, 1950-1979 by Franz Antony Clinton Pdf

The three decades following WWII are considered the golden age of the British thriller film. Newer characters like James Bond, along with established icons such as Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple and The Saint, all contributed to the era's bountiful array of cinematic mystery, danger, excitement and suspense. For the first time, the extensive output of British thrillers from 1950 to 1979 is covered in one volume. Themed chapters cover a total of 845 films including spy thrillers, mystery thrillers, psychological thrillers, action-adventure thrillers, and crime thrillers. Within these chapters, films appear chronologically, each with a synopsis/review. Additional information provided for each film includes production companies and alternate British and U.S. titles, and the work includes eight useful appendices.

Author : Larry James Gianakos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015008402714

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Television Drama Series Programming by Larry James Gianakos Pdf

For more than a decade, Gianakos' comprehensive chronicles of American television dramatic programming have been considered classic references. Following a descriptive and critical review for each period, an exhaustive Days and Times section includes detailed listings for all dramatic specials. Program sections for all seasons provide writer and director credits. This is the fourth volume in the 6-volume series.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Copyright
ISBN : IND:30000128737768

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Catalog of Copyright Entries, Third Series by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

The record of each copyright registration listed in the Catalog includes a description of the work copyrighted and data relating to the copyright claim (the name of the copyright claimant as given in the application for registration, the copyright date, the copyright registration number, etc.).

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1957
Category : American literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063092089

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Catalogue of Title Entries of Books and Other Articles Entered in the Office of the Register of Copyrights, Library of Congress, at Washington, D.C. by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Robert Kroll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Lives of Harry Lime (Radio program)
ISBN : 1548358959

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Study Guide to the Lives of Harry Lime by Robert Kroll Pdf

In 1949, Orson Welles starred in Carol Reed's film The Third Man. His character Harry Lime cast a long shadow over the events of the film, and is arguably his most popular character. Years later, Welles would reprise his role for a series of radio adventures for Harry Alan Towers, called The Lives of Harry Lime (alternately The Adventures of Harry Lime).This informal guide covers every episode of the series, with episode information, plot summaries, comments, historical data, and pictures to illuminate the globe trotting radio adventures of one of Welles' most popular characters.Interspersed throughout are sections on Mr. Arkadin, the film based off of many episodes of The Lives of Harry Lime, and, of course, The Third Man. Robert Kroll is a professor of English at a few schools in Michigan. This book is a precursor to a fuller book about Orson Welles.

Author : Stanley Holloway
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Actors
ISBN : UCAL:B3543560

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Wiv a Little Bit O' Luck by Stanley Holloway Pdf

A fascinating medley of light-hearted memories, peppered with stories and sidelights of many of the world's greatest entertainers._

Author : Len D. Martin
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015032748223

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The Allied Artists Checklist by Len D. Martin Pdf

Allied Artists Pictures Corporation was formed in November 1946 by Monogram Pictures Corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary to handle production and distribution of the high budget films. This is a complete filmography of Allied Artists' 452 feature films and short subjects. Each entry gives date of release, running time, genre (western, war, drama, mystery, etc.), production credits, cast, a brief plot synopsis, and a notes section showing items of special interest. Thoroughly indexed.

Author : Library of Congress. Copyright Office
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1960
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015066318042

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Motion Pictures by Library of Congress. Copyright Office Pdf

Author : Francesco Borseti
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476666044

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It Came from the 80s! by Francesco Borseti Pdf

From their heyday in the 1950s and 1960s, B movies declined in popularity through the 1970s. As the big Hollywood studios began to make genre films with sky-high budgets, independent producers of low-budget movies could not compete in theaters. The sale of American International Pictures in 1979 and New World Pictures in 1983 marked the end of an era. The emergence of home video in the 1980s marked the beginning of a new phase, as dozens of B movies were produced each year for the small screen, many becoming cult classics of science fiction, horror and fantasy. Through numerous interviews with producers, directors, photographers and actors, this book sheds light on an overlooked corner of film history with behind-the-scenes stories of 28 low-budget favorites from the 1980s.

Author : Len D. Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : UOM:39015021883098

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The Columbia Checklist by Len D. Martin Pdf

From its beginnings in the 1920s, Columbia Pictures Corporation has churned out an enormous variety of material, wide ranging in quality, subject matter and length. It has also served as a major distributor for foreign and domestically produced independent works. This thorough reference documents the studio's 2,371 feature length films, 57 serials, 596 cartoons and 76 miscellaneous short subjects. Release date, running time, major technical personnel, cast, and brief synopsis, when available, are given for each. Appendices list Columbia's movie series, Western series and stars, Academy Awards, and the studio's comedy shorts and their main stars. Complete name index.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1604 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Motion picture producers and directors
ISBN : UOM:39015066012892

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Time Out Film Guide by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Pierce
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Law
ISBN : UVA:X002139509

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Motion Picture Copyrights & Renewals, 1950-1959 by David Pierce Pdf

This annotated reference provides information on the copyright status of over 20,000 features, short films, television programs, and documentaries. The United States copyright system allows a film to fall into the public domain if a renewal is not filed in the twenty-eighth year after its release. Such public domain films may be used by anyone for free, but finding out which films are or are not still under copyright can be expensive and tedious. This guide alleviates that expense and drudgery by including all motion pictures registered for copyright in the 1950s, as well as 500 that were received after 1959. The book also includes an overview of the copyright system and sample certificates. All renewals of copyrights are noted, allowing readers to clearly see which items are or are not in the public domain.