The Complete Films Of Broderick Crawford

Author : Ralph Schiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1329864190

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The Complete Films of Broderick Crawford by Ralph Schiller Pdf

Today the name Broderick Crawford means nothing to twenty-first century young people. As far as they're concerned, All The King's Men is a miserable movie starring Sean Penn! They have absolutely no idea that way back in the twentieth century Broderick Crawford was a highly-paid major box-office Hollywood film star who made over ninety motion pictures. He also won the prized Academy Award Oscar for "Best Actor In A Starring Role". On top of that he starred in an enormously successful, blockbuster television series that ran for decades in world-wide syndication making him an unpaid babysitter for an entire generation of baby boomers. In the pages of this book, the reader will discover an extraordinary actor and film star with an incredible body of work. He enjoyed a durable career in show business spanning forty-five years that hit Hollywood's lofty heights and bottom-scraping depths more than once.

Author : Ralph Schiller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530119979

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The Complete Films of Broderick Crawford by Ralph Schiller Pdf

Today in the Internet age of instant communications and digitally produced images the name Broderick Crawford means nothing to twenty-first century young people. As far as they're concerned, All The King's Men is a miserable movie starring Sean Penn! They have absolutely no idea that way back in the twentieth century Broderick Crawford was a highly-paid major box-office Hollywood film star who made over ninety motion pictures. He also won the prized Academy Award Oscar for "Best Actor In A Starring Role". On top of that he starred in an enormously successful, blockbuster television series that ran for decades in world-wide syndication making him an unpaid babysitter for an entire generation of baby boomers. By the 1960's Crawford's old movies were frequently telecast on television stations all across America. Movie fans, young and old, soon recognized Broderick Crawford's name in the TV guide or film credits, and tuned-in to watch one of their favorite stars. Whether the movie was good or bad Broderick Crawford always gave his absolute best and never let audiences down.In the pages of this book, the reader will discover an extraordinary actor and film star with an incredible body of work. He enjoyed a durable career in show business spanning forty-five years that hit Hollywood's lofty heights and bottom-scraping depths more than once. According to IMDb.com when asked about his fame as an actor Broderick Crawford answered with great humility, "My trademarks are a hoarse, grating voice and the face of a retired pugilist with small narrow eyes set in puffy features which look as though they might, years ago, have lost on points."

Author : Ralph Schiller,Gary Goltz
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780999367285

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Broderick Crawford Starring in Highway Patrol by Ralph Schiller,Gary Goltz Pdf

Broderick Crawford Starring In Highway Patrol is the only complete volume on the history of this blockbuster television series. This book contains fascinating interviews with Highway Patrol writers, directors, producers and cast members highlighting many inside, behind-the-scenes stories. With the author's unprecedented rare access to the archives of ZIV Television Productions, Inc., Broderick Crawford Starring In Highway Patrol is profusely illustrated with hundreds of rare, and never before seen photographs and documents. It includes a complete episode guide with plot summaries for the entire four seasons of one hundred fifty-six episodes of Highway Patrol, and several original pages reproduced from the script of the series' pilot episode. Highway Patrol was often imitated but never duplicated and this book documents the series' many imitators, parodies, and merchandise.

Author : Margaux Soumoy
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781039112988

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"Drop the Baby; put a Veil on the Broad!" by Margaux Soumoy Pdf

THIS IS THE FIRST biography ever written about Italian-born French actress, dancer, singer, and producer Marisa Pavan, who acquired fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1950s and in American television in the 1960s and 1970s. Pavan is the twin sister of actress Pier Angeli (1932–1971), who is best known today for her ill-fated relationship with actor James Dean. Pavan is also the widow of Jean-Pierre Aumont (1911–2001), a famous stage and screen actor and writer in France and in the United States. Based on extensive interviews with Pavan herself and with various people who have known her and worked with her over the years, this book is a tribute to Pavan’s life and career, with a focus on her Hollywood years and the studio system and star system through which she had to navigate. It is part of a bigger biographical project that includes a French-English website, www.marisapavan.com.

Author : James McKay
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2020-02-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476678870

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Ray Milland by James McKay Pdf

With no formal training as an actor, Welsh-born Ray Milland (1907-1986), a former trooper in the British Army's Household Cavalry, enjoyed a half-century career working alongside some of the great directors and stars from the Golden Age of cinema. He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as the alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend (1945), a defining moment that enabled him to break free from romantic leads and explore darker shades of his debonair demeanor, such as the veiled menace of his scheming husband in Hitchcock's Dial M For Murder (1954). A consummate professional with wide range, Milland took the directorial reins in several of his starring vehicles in the 1950s, most notably in the intelligent Western A Man Alone (1955). He comfortably slipped into most genres, from romantic comedy to adventure to film noir. Later he turned to science fiction and horror movies, including two with cult filmmaker Roger Corman. This first complete filmography covers the actor's screen career, with a concise introductory biography and an appendix listing his extensive radio and television credits.

Author : Gene Freese
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476669434

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Classic Movie Fight Scenes by Gene Freese Pdf

Both brawls and elaborate martial arts have kept movie audiences on the edges of their seats since cinema began. But the filming of fight scenes has changed significantly through the years--mainly for the safety of the combatants--from improvised scuffles in the Silent Era to exquisitely choreographed and edited sequences involving actors, stuntmen and technical experts. Camera angles prevented many a broken nose. Examining more than 300 films--from The Spoilers (1914) to Road House (1989)--the author provides behind-the-scenes details on memorable melees starring such iconic tough-guys as John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Robert Mitchum, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan.

Author : Terry Rowan
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Motion picture actors and actresses
ISBN : 9781300418580

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The American Western A Complete Film Guide by Terry Rowan Pdf

A comprehensive film guide featuring films and television shows of the great American western. The stories of the men and women who tamed the old West. Also featuring actors and directors who made these films possible.

Author : Derek Sculthorpe
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476630694

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Claire Trevor by Derek Sculthorpe Pdf

Claire Trevor (1910–2000) is best remembered as the alluring blonde femme fatale in such iconic noir films as Murder, My Sweet (1944) and Raw Deal (1948). Yet she was a versatile performer who brought rare emotional depth to her art. She was effective in a range of diverse roles, from an outcast prostitute in John Ford’s classic Stagecoach (1939) to the ambitious tennis mother in Hard, Fast and Beautiful (1951) to the embittered wife of a landowner in William Wellman’s overlooked gem My Man and I (1952). Nominated for three Oscars, she deservedly won Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Gaye Dawn, a gangster’s broken-down moll in Key Largo (1948). The author covers her life and career in detail, recognizing her as one of the finest actresses of her generation.

Author : Lee Pfeiffer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-11-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781440696862

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classic Movies by Lee Pfeiffer Pdf

Sit back, grab some popcorn, and let the credits roll. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Classic Movies provides comprehensive information on the best classic films from the silent era up through 1969, cross-referenced several different ways for easy access. Also contains fun, “insider” trivia and facts about the movies, the stars, and factors that influenced the movie or the audience at the time of the movie’s release. • Written by a recognized name in the industry who has written books on movies and film for decades • Features only the best movies (3 and 4 stars) from the silent era up through 1969 • Offers several indexes, which are cross-referenced alphabetically by actor and director, in addition to the main text being indexed by film name and genre • Includes appendices that provide information on the top 100 films of all time, the greatest movie quotes, Academy Award winners, and Internet references for locating hard-to-find films

Author : Alan Goble
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783110951943

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The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film by Alan Goble Pdf

Author : Lynn Kear,John Rossman
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476602875

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The Complete Kay Francis Career Record by Lynn Kear,John Rossman Pdf

This book is the definitive guide to the film, stage, radio and television career of Kay Francis, one of the most glamorous stars from the golden age of Hollywood. For each film, the authors provide a thorough synopsis plus cast and crew information (including biographies), opening dates, production notes, behind-the-scenes details, and reviews. In addition, information is provided on her stage, radio, and television appearances, and a section is devoted to collecting Kay Francis memorabilia, including such items as cigarette cards, sheet music and soundtracks. Also covered is the stage and vaudeville career of Kay Francis’ mother, Katherine Clinton. A brief biography of Kay Francis is provided, along with an insightful foreword by film scholar James Robert Parish. Truly a treasure trove for Kay Francis fans and anyone interested in classic filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s, the book includes more than 130 illustrations, many of them rare.

Author : Sam Staggs
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001-06-23
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781466830431

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All About "All About Eve" by Sam Staggs Pdf

To millions of fans, All About Eve represents all that's witty and wonderful in classic Hollywood movies. Its old-fashioned, larger-than-life stars--including Bette Davis, Marilyn Monroe, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm--found their best roles in Eve and its sophisticated dialogue has entered the lexicon. But there's much more to know about All About Eve. Sam Staggs has written the definitive account of the making of this fascinating movie and its enormous influence on both film and popular culture. Staggs reveals everything about the movie--from who the famous European actress Margo Channing was based on to the hot-blooded romance on-set between Bette Davis and costar Gary Merrill, from the jump-start the movie gave Marilyn Monroe's career and the capstone it put on director Joseph L. Mankeiwicz's. All About "All About Eve" is not only full of rich detail about the movie, the director, and the stars, but also about the audience who loved it when it came out and adore it to this day.

Author : Michelangelo Capua
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781476638126

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John Derek by Michelangelo Capua Pdf

Actor and director John Derek was born in Hollywood, where his striking good looks helped get him a contract with David O' Selznick. Derek's career took off after Humphrey Bogart made him his costar in the cultish noir Knock at Any Doors. Derek appeared in such Academy Award-nominated films as All the King's Men, Run for Cover, The Ten Commandments and Exodus, and worked with directors like Nicholas Ray, Cecil B. DeMille, Otto Preminger and others. He was a competent, dedicated performer even in his last, trivial roles. In the 1960s, his career in decline, he began directing his own films. Although critics panned the string of movies he made starring his three wives--Ursula Andress, Linda Evans and Bo Derek--some were box-office hits, like Tarzan, the Ape Man. This biography covers his extraordinary life and career, with extensive analysis of his films.

Author : Geoff Mayer
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780810867697

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Historical Dictionary of Crime Films by Geoff Mayer Pdf

The crime film genre consists of detective films, gangster films, suspense thrillers, film noir, and caper films and is produced throughout the world. Crime film was there at the birth of cinema, and it has accompanied cinema over more than a century of history, passing from silent films to talkies, from black-and-white to color. The genre includes such classics as The Maltese Falcon, The Godfather, Gaslight, The French Connection, and Serpico, as well as more recent successes like Seven, Drive, and L.A. Confidential. The Historical Dictionary of Crime Films covers the history of this genre through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key films, directors, performers, and studios. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about crime cinema. -- from Amazon.com.

Author : Don Gold,Paul Mason
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781621531357

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Producing for Hollywood by Don Gold,Paul Mason Pdf

Budding filmmakers, television producers, directors, writers, and students get a crash course on the independent production scene in this riveting account of the business and its key players. Now revised to reflect the latest production trends in the entertainment industry, this book is packed with never-before-revealed secrets about the challenging and exciting role producers play in bringing a film or television pilot to the screen, told by two veteran, award-winning producers. Readers will learn what skills and traits they need to succeed as the mastermind behind an independent production, including insider tips on how to assemble and manage a talented ensemble of writers, directors, actors, and crew-members. The book also includes up-to-date contact information for film festivals and foreign distributors, as well as sample budgets, film partnership proposals, and other forms. Aspiring film and television artists will find the practical understanding and insight vital to success.