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Sterling Hayden's Wars

Lee Mandel
Sterling Hayden s Wars Book PDF

Author : Lee Mandel
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496817006

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A master sailor when he was barely in his twenties, Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) became an overnight film star despite having no training in acting. After starring in two major films, he quit Hollywood and trained as a commando in Europe. Hayden joined the OSS and fought in the Balkans and Mediterranean, earning a Silver Star for his distinguished service. Hayden's wartime admiration for the Yugoslavian Partisans led to a brief membership in the Communist Party after the war, and this would come back to haunt him when he was called to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee where he became the first star to name names. After returning to Hollywood, Hayden's film career flourished as he starred in several films including The Asphalt Jungle, Denver and Rio Grande, and The Killing. His personal life, however, descended into chaos. His bitter custody battle with his second wife led to his well-publicized and controversial kidnapping of their four children for a voyage to Tahiti. Increasing alcohol and substance abuse would take its toll, but Hayden's career would be revived as a character actor in such classics as Dr. Strangelove and The Godfather. In addition, he proved to be an excellent author, penning two international bestsellers. Despite these achievements, his later years were characterized by depression, self-doubt, alcoholism, and substance abuse. His life was metaphorically a series of wars, including the most difficult of them all--the war that Sterling Hayden fought with himself.

Sterling Hayden's Wars

Lee Mandel
Sterling Hayden s Wars Book PDF

Author : Lee Mandel
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781496816986

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Sterling Hayden's Wars by Lee Mandel Pdf

A master sailor when he was barely in his twenties, Sterling Hayden (1916-1986) became an overnight film star despite having no training in acting. After starring in two major films, he quit Hollywood and trained as a commando in Europe. Hayden joined the OSS and fought in the Balkans and Mediterranean, earning a Silver Star for his distinguished service. Hayden's wartime admiration for the Yugoslavian Partisans led to a brief membership in the Communist Party after the war, and this would come back to haunt him when he was called to testify in front of the House Un-American Activities Committee where he became the first star to name names. After returning to Hollywood, Hayden's film career flourished as he starred in several films including The Asphalt Jungle, Denver and Rio Grande, and The Killing. His personal life, however, descended into chaos. His bitter custody battle with his second wife led to his well-publicized and controversial kidnapping of their four children for a voyage to Tahiti. Increasing alcohol and substance abuse would take its toll, but Hayden's career would be revived as a character actor in such classics as Dr. Strangelove and The Godfather. In addition, he proved to be an excellent author, penning two international bestsellers. Despite these achievements, his later years were characterized by depression, self-doubt, alcoholism, and substance abuse. His life was metaphorically a series of wars, including the most difficult of them all--the war that Sterling Hayden fought with himself.

Wanderer

Sterling Hayden
Wanderer Book PDF

Author : Sterling Hayden
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493035281

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Wanderer by Sterling Hayden Pdf

The autobiography of Sterling Hayden: actor, (Dr. Strangelove, The Godfather, Asphalt Jungle), sailor, officer, writer (Voyage), one-time communist, and constant wanderer.

Voyage

Sterling Hayden
Voyage Book PDF

Author : Sterling Hayden
Publisher : Avon Books
Page : 714 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0380017806

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Voyage by Sterling Hayden Pdf

A magnificent epic of the sea and a dynamic portrait of turn-of-the-century America.--Publishers Weekly

Stars at War

Marvin D. Pipher
Stars at War Book PDF

Author : Marvin D. Pipher
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781685708191

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Stars at War by Marvin D. Pipher Pdf

This book outlines the lives and achievements of one hundred entertainers and athletes, mostly Americans, who served their nations well, both in times of war and in times of peace. It spans the period from the Spanish American War, 1898, up to 2020, but concentrates most heavily on World War II. The book was initiated in response to an apparent difference noted between the reactions of entertainers and athletes to the events of September 11, 2001, and those following the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It began as an effort to understand who those earlier people were, what they did, and why; to identify the one hundred who did the most during World War II; and to rank them in accordance with their achievements. This proved to be an impossible task since there was no way to identify the one hundred, and there was no common basis for comparison: some were truly heroic, some were wounded and some killed, while others simply served to the best of their abilities. The best that could be done was to categorize the men and women selected and subjectively rank them with their peers. Over time, this effort expanded to be more inclusive: touching lightly upon the Spanish American War, World War I, the Korean War, Vietnam, the war on terror, and upon more recent events. Some of those presented herein served before becoming famous, some after; some volunteered and some were drafted, while others served as civilians in their chosen fields. Two became presidents of the United States. Three won the Congressional Medal of Honor. Aside from their service, however, these were truly remarkable men and women whose stories deserve to be told if for no other reason than to give us a glimpse into the kinds of people who made the United States the greatest nation in the history of the world.

World War II Veterans in Hollywood

Art Evans
World War II Veterans in Hollywood Book PDF

Author : Art Evans
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476639673

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World War II Veterans in Hollywood by Art Evans Pdf

Profiling World War II veterans who became famous Hollywood personalities, this book presents biographical chapters on celebrities like Audie Murphy, "America's number one soldier"; Clark Gable, the "King of Hollywood"; Jimmy Stewart, combat pilot; Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy," who flew the infamous Hump; the amorous Mickey Rooney; Jackie Coogan, "the Kid" who crashed gliders in the jungle; James Arness, who acquired his Gunsmoke limp in the mountains of Italy; Tony Bennett, who discovered his voice during the Battle of the Bulge; and Lee Marvin, a Marine NCO who invaded 29 islands. Profiles of these and 21 others include little-known stories and details.

The Alienated War Veteran in Film and Literature

Emmett Early
The Alienated War Veteran in Film and Literature Book PDF

Author : Emmett Early
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786474998

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The Alienated War Veteran in Film and Literature by Emmett Early Pdf

The veterans' culture in postwar eras from World War I to the present is examined in this book, with specific attention to the historic events of each era as they influence veterans, and the literature and movies produced about veterans and by veterans. The intention is to highlight the reciprocal interactions among the influences of the war, the veterans, and the culture. The common alienation of the veterans of foreign wars is thoroughly explored. Films and literary works featuring war veterans of each era are examined in detail for their various views of alienation. Homer's Odyssey, myths, fairy tales, modern novels, memoirs, and short stories are all discussed with an emphasis on detailing what is common and expected with returning veterans, and what is unique for each postwar era.

The OSS in World War II Albania

Peter Lucas
The OSS in World War II Albania Book PDF

Author : Peter Lucas
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781476609430

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The OSS in World War II Albania by Peter Lucas Pdf

World War II found Albania fighting a war within a war. In addition to the threat faced from the Germans, Albania was engaged in a civil war between the Nazi-sponsored Ballists and the Communist partisans led by Enver Hoxha. While America was reluctant to get involved in the civil conflict, the United States was naturally inclined to lend support to whoever fought the Nazis—even if that meant an alliance with the Communists. On a cold November night in 1943, Dale McAdoo (code named Tank) secretly landed on the Albanian coast with a team of OSS (Office of Strategic Services) agents, including Ismail Carapizzi, an Albanian guide and interpreter who would later be murdered. McAdoo’s team, the first of many to follow, set up a base of operations in a deep water level cave on the rocky Albanian coast that served the OSS as it carried out its mission of gathering intelligence to support the Allied war effort and harass the Germans. McAdoo was joined by Captain Tom Stefan (code name Art), an Albanian-speaking OSS officer from Boston, whose assignment was to join Hoxha at his remote mountain headquarters and bond with the reclusive Communist leader to benefit the OSS. This volume describes how the OSS aided the Communist-led partisans in an attempt to weaken the Nazi cause in Albania and neighboring Italy. The book presents an in-depth look at the small core of hardened men who comprised these highly specialized teams, including each member’s background and his special fitness for his wartime role behind enemy lines. The American and British presence in Albania during World War II and the later deterioration of Hoxha’s relations with Captain Tom Stefan and the OSS mission are discussed in detail. Firsthand interviews with still-living participants and extensive onsite research make this book a unique resource for a little-known dramatic piece of World War II history.

A Different War

Harry W. Edwards
A Different War Book PDF

Author : Harry W. Edwards
Publisher : Marine Corps Association
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : UCR:31210023608308

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Contents: Marine detachment, American Embassy, London, England; location of Marine units in Londonderry, Ireland, 1942-1944; Operation Torch; Operation Overlord; changing of the guard; sources. Includes biographies of the following: Col. Walter I. Jordan; Gen. Frank A. Hart; Col. Peter J. Ortiz; Col. William A. Eddy; Maj. Gen. Homer L. Litzenberg; Col. Francis M. Rogers; Brig. Gen. Richard H. Jeschke; and Maj. Gen. Robert O. Bare. Maps and photos.

Marine Corps

John Hamilton
Marine Corps Book PDF

Author : John Hamilton
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617847264

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Marine Corps by John Hamilton Pdf

This book introduces the U.S. Marine Corps, which is closely associated with the U.S. Navy. Historical information covers the Continental marines of the Revolutionary War, as well as vital Marine Corps participation in the Mexican War, World War I and the battle of Belleau Wood, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The book highlights key Marine Corps commanders such as two-time Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Major Daniel "Dan" Daly and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace. Other chapters introduce readers to the organization's hierarchy with a sidebar on officer and enlisted ranks, requirements for enlistment, weapons and combat training, the U.S. Naval Academy, officer training, and the training and job opportunities in the Naval ROTC and the Marine Corps Reserve. Other sections introduce the reader to the Marine Corps' unique role in military service abroad, as well as the aircraft and weapons they depend on, such as the CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, the F/A-18 Hornet airplane, the AV-8B Harrier jet, amphibious assault vehicles, and other unique transport options, as well as the M16 rifle, the M9 Beretta pistol, grenade launchers, night vision goggles, and other advanced technology that helps the Marine Corps train for the future. Full-color photographs, sidebars, fun facts, a graphic timeline, a glossary, and an index accompany this easy-to-read text.

The World War II Combat Film

Jeanine Basinger
The World War II Combat Film Book PDF

Author : Jeanine Basinger
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-05-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0819566233

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The World War II Combat Film by Jeanine Basinger Pdf

Lively, comprehensive analysis of World War II movies.

Horrors of War

Cynthia J. Miller,A. Bowdoin Van Riper
Horrors of War Book PDF

Author : Cynthia J. Miller,A. Bowdoin Van Riper
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781442251120

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Horrors of War by Cynthia J. Miller,A. Bowdoin Van Riper Pdf

Battlefields have traditionally been considered places where the spirits of the dead linger, and popular culture brings those thoughts to life. Supernatural tales of war told in print, on screen, and in other media depict angels, demons, and legions of the undead fighting against—or alongside—human soldiers. Ghostly war ships and phantom aircraft carry on their never-to-be-completed missions, and the spirits—sometimes corpses—of dead soldiers return to confront the enemies who killed them, comrades who betrayed them, or leaders who sacrificed them. In Horrors of War: The Undead on the Battlefield, Cynthia J. Miller and A. Bowdoin Van Riper have assembled essays that explore the meaning and significance of these tales. Among the questions that the volume seeks to answer are: How do supernatural stories engage with cultural attitudes toward war? In what ways do these stories reflect or challenge the popular memories of particular wars? How do they ask us to think again about battlefield heroism, military ethics, and the politics of sacrifice? Divided into four sections, chapters examine undead war stories in film (Carol for Another Christmas, The Devil’s Backbone), television (The Twilight Zone), literature (The Bloody Red Baron, Devils of D-Day), comics (Weird War Tales, The Haunted Tank), graphic novels (The War of the Trenches), and gaming (Call of Duty: World at War). Featuring contributions from a diverse group of international scholars, these essays address such themes as monstrous enemies and enemies made monstrous, legacies and memories of war, and the war dead who refuse to rest. Drawing together stories from across wars, branches of service, and generations of soldiers—and featuring more than fifty illustrations—Horrors of War will be of interest to scholars of film, popular culture, military history, and cultural history.

War on the Silver Screen

Glen Jeansonne,David Luhrssen
War on the Silver Screen Book PDF

Author : Glen Jeansonne,David Luhrssen
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612346410

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War on the Silver Screen by Glen Jeansonne,David Luhrssen Pdf

Glen Jeansonne and David Luhrssen vividly demonstrate how war movies have burned the images and impressions of two world wars, proxy wars, propaganda wars, and a "war on terror," among others onto the American psyche more concretely than has the reality of the wars themselves. War on the Silver Screen draws on more than a century of films and history, including classics such as All Quiet on the Western Front, Apocalypse Now, and The Hurt Locker to examine the legacy of American cinema on twentieth and twenty-first century attitudes about war.

When the Stars Went to War

Roy Hoopes
When the Stars Went to War Book PDF

Author : Roy Hoopes
Publisher : Random House (NY)
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN : UOM:39076001485478

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When the Stars Went to War by Roy Hoopes Pdf

"Often told in the performers' own words, When the Stars Went to War is the story of Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable, Henry Fonda, and the other leading men who went into combat. It is the story of Carole Lombard, Bette Davis, Groucho Marx, Jimmy Cagney, Greer Garson, and a host of others who raised millions for the war effort by selling bonds, and of such luminaries as Marlene Dietrich, Mickey Rooney, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Jack Benny, who put themselves in considerable danger entertaining troops at the front." "And, of course, it is the story of the ones who stayed behind: those who tried to enlist and were turned down, those who were given cushy home-front jobs, those who passed the time having love affairs with the spouses or lovers of fellow actors who had gone to war - the hardworking and the guilt-ridden." "Perhaps the stars' most important contribution to the war effort was the films they made, films that kept up morale and inspired America's fighting men. As one young G.I. put it, "Somehow it's better to be fighting for Lana Turner than it is to be fighting the Great Reich ... because she is all our girls rolled into one.""--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Film, Form, and Culture

Robert Kolker
Film Form and Culture Book PDF

Author : Robert Kolker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317541684

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Film, Form, and Culture by Robert Kolker Pdf

Film, Form, and Culture (4th edition) offers a lively introduction to both the formal and cultural aspects of film. With extensive analysis of films past and present, this textbook explores film from part to whole; from the smallest unit of the shot to the way shots are edited together to create narrative. It then examines those narratives (both fiction and non-fiction) as stories and genres that speak to the culture of their time and our perceptions of them today. Composition, editing, genres (such as the gangster film, the Western, science fiction, and melodrama) are analyzed alongside numerous images to illustrate the discussion. Chapters on the individuals who make films - the production designer, cinematographer, editor, composer, producer, director, and actor - illustrate the collaborative nature of filmmaking. This new edition includes: An expanded discussion of the digital 'revolution" in filmmaking: exploring the movement from celluloid to digital recording and editing of images, as well as the use of CGI A new chapter on international cinema that covers filmmaking from Italy to Mumbai offering students a broader understanding of cinema on a worldwide scale A new chapter on film acting that uses images to create a small catalogue of gestures and expressions that are recognizable in film after film Expanded content coverage and in-depth analysis throughout, including a visual analysis of a scene from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight An expanded chapter on the cultural contexts of film summarizes the theories of cultural and media studies, concluding with a comparative analysis of Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo and Judd Apatow’s This is 40 Over 260 images, many in color, that create a visual index to and illustration of the discussion of films and filmmaking Each chapter ends with updated suggestions for further reading and viewing, and there is an expanded glossary of terms. Additional resources for students and teachers can also be found on the companion website (www.routledge.com/cw/kolker), which includes additional case studies, discussion questions and links to useful websites. This textbook is an invaluable and exciting resource for students beginning film studies at undergraduate level.