Ronald Colman

Author : Ronald Colman
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780231549189

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What Really Counts by Ronald Colman Pdf

Politicians and economists fixate on “growing the economy”—measured by a country’s gross domestic product. But this yardstick counts harmful activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, plastic waste, and cigarette sales as gains, and it ignores environmental protection, voluntary community work, and other benefits. What we measure is a choice, and what is and isn’t counted determines what sorts of policies are enacted. How can we shift the focus to well-being and quality of life? What Really Counts is an essential, firsthand story of the promise and challenges of accounting for social, economic, and environmental benefits and costs. Ronald Colman recounts two decades of working with three governments to adopt measures that more accurately and comprehensively assess true progress. Chronicling his path from Nova Scotia to New Zealand to Bhutan, Colman details the challenge of devising meaningful metrics, the effort to lay the foundations of a new economic system, and the obstacles that stand in the way. Reflecting on successes and failures, he considers how to shift policy priorities from a narrow economic-growth agenda toward a future built on sustainability and equity. Colman has taken the critique of GDP outside the academy and attempted to realize an alternative. The lessons he offers in What Really Counts are vital for anyone interested in how we can measure what matters—and how better measures can help build a better world.

Author : Juliet Benita Colman
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015000645658

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Ronald Colman, a Very Private Person by Juliet Benita Colman Pdf

Author : R. Dixon Smith
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN : 0786412127

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Ronald Colman, Gentleman of the Cinema by R. Dixon Smith Pdf

In an unprecedented career which successfully bridged the fields of stage, screen, radio and television, Ronald Colman starred in high adventure, light comedy, delicate romance and intense drama. In his classic portrayals and others, he remained the epitome of graciousness, sensitivity, and complete sincerity, his acting always tempered by a lighthearted good nature, an introspective sadness of the eyes, and the indefinable fragility of an exquisitely modulated voice. This critical evaluation of Colman's life and career is accompanied by scores of never before published photos. Complete cast and credits are given for every production he was in.

Author : Sam Frank
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015041359871

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Ronald Colman by Sam Frank Pdf

One of the most enchanting figures of the silver screen, Ronald Colman appeared in such classic films as Beau Geste, The Prisoner of Zenda, Lost Horizon, and A Tale of Two Cities. He was nominated four times for the Academy Award, which he won for a spectacular performance in A Double Life. His voice was unrivaled, and he had a brilliant career as a radio star. A charismatically photogenic performer, he was voted the handsomest actor in Hollywood on several occasions. His superior skills, his dashing visage, and his resonant speech made him one of the most sought after and acclaimed stars of his day. In spite of his enormous talent and supreme achievements, Ronald Colman has strangely been overlooked. This immensely detailed reference book brings Colman's life and career into sharp focus, corrects misleading information about him, and comments on the critical response to his work. The heart of this expertly researched volume is a series of chapters with entries for Colman's many hundreds of performances in film, radio, and television. Entries provide full production information, plot synopses, excerpts from reviews, and valuable commentary. An extensive annotated bibliography summarizes and assesses material written about Colman, and the author scrupulously debunks the many myths that have been written about Colman in previous publications.

Author : Juliet Benita Colman
Publisher : William Morrow
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3571204

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Ronald Colman, a Very Private Person by Juliet Benita Colman Pdf

Author : R. Dixon Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015019421281

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Ronald Colman, Gentleman of the Cinema by R. Dixon Smith Pdf

In an unprecedented career, Ronald Colman starred in high adventure, light comedy, delicate romance and intense drama. His acting was tempered by a lighthearted nature, an introspective sadness of the eyes, and the indefinable fragility of an exquisitely modulated voice. This critical evaluation of Colman's life and career is accompanied by scores of never before published photos. Complete cast and credits are given.

Author : Nigel Cave
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1990-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781871647020

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Battleground Europe by Nigel Cave Pdf

A study of the most important sites, primarily of the two world wars, covering both their history and descriptions of how they are today. For the interested traveller, the author groups key sites together, listing places offering accommodation, food, and detailing places of local interest.

Author : Rachel A. Schildgen
Publisher : 1921 PVG Publishing
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780982770924

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More Than a Dream by Rachel A. Schildgen Pdf

The name Vilma Banky is often relegated to dusty history books, fated to be mentioned only in passing. Today, her fame is eclipsed by the men she worked with, and her life remains a mystery to even the most ardent silent film fan. But she was a superstar, plain and simple.Movie mogul Sam Goldwyn saw in her what millions of audiences around the world would soon embrace - the soft, milk-white hands, corn-silk hair, and effortless femininity. Charlie Chaplin was a fan, as was John Gilbert, President Calvin Coolidge, Adolf Hitler, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The story of Vilma Banky is almost too fantastic, but underneath it all, given fame and opportunity, she struggled to make things right. Goldwyn's long obfuscated Hungarian Rhapsody reemerges from years of misconceptions to reveal what made her such an international sensation in the '20s.

Author : Lawrence J. Quirk
Publisher : Lyle Stuart
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1979-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 080650675X

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The Films of Ronald Colman by Lawrence J. Quirk Pdf

Author : Rocky Lang,Barbara Hall
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 47,7 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 : A. Scott Berg
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781471130069

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Goldwyn by A. Scott Berg Pdf

Samuel Goldwyn was the premier dream-maker of his era - a fierce independent force i a time when studios ruled, a producer of silver screen sagas who was, in all probability, the last Hollywood tycoon. In this riveting book, Pulitzer Prize winning biographer A. Scott Berg tells the life story of this remarkable man - a tale as rich with drama as any feature length epic and as compelling as the history of Hollywood itself.

Author : Vincent Terrace
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 42,5 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 : Donald G. Godfrey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781135442262

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Reruns on File by Donald G. Godfrey Pdf

For more than half a century, broadcast recordings have reflected an important aspect of our culture and history. An increasing number of archivists and private collectors have restored and exchanged radio and television materials. However, despite the awareness of these primary resource materials, there is still some reluctance to utilize this aural and visual history resource. A part of this reluctance is due to the fact that little is known about the existence of many collections throughout the nation. This volume provides a comprehensive directory of electronic media archives in the United States and Canada. It describes each collection, focusing on its speciality, providing the serious researcher with ready access information to these electronic media program resources. Focusing on both private and institutional collections, it is organized by state and city with indexes to provide the scholar with subject and location of specific topics of interest.

Author : Emma Marriott
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781681889047

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Downton Abbey: A New Era by Emma Marriott Pdf

The worldwide phenomenon and multi-award winning Downton Abbey returns to the big screen with a movie sequel starring the Crawley family and their household staff—and the Downton Abbey: A New Era: The Official Film Companion is the Downton fan’s front-row ticket to all the behind-the-scenes action. In addition to the original principal cast—including Dame Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess, Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, and Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as Lord and Lady Grantham—fans will gain an unprecedented look at the new Downton characters, including those played by new cast members Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, and Dominic West. Featuring spectacular photographs from the production, interviews with the cast and crew, and insight from Downton Abbey writer and creator Julian Fellowes, Downton Abbey: A New Era: The Official Film Companion gives fans an in-depth experience of the magic and elegance of Downton Abbey.

Author : John Howard Reid
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781411629097

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Your Colossal Main Feature Plus Full Support Program by John Howard Reid Pdf

Remember the days when a night at the movies comprised a full three to four hours of varied entertainment? The attraction was not just the colossal main feature, but the supporting program: the newsreel, the cartoon, the shorts and the before-interval picture or "B" feature. Here's a book where you can re-live those wonderful times. No less than 140 varied features (from Hollywood's main studios to Poverty Row) are discussed, all with full cast and technical credits plus other background information. And to round the book out, I've also included 28 cartoons and 9 shorts!