Author: Derek Sculthorpe
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made a series of iconic noir films. From a man reporting his own murder in D.O.A. (1949) to the conflicted title character in The Bigamist (1953), he portrayed the confusion of the postwar Everyman. His memorable roles spanned genres from Shakespeare to westerns and comedies--he also turned his hand to directing. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as the harassed press agent Oscar Muldoon in Joseph Mankiewicz's bitter Cinderella fable The Barefoot Contessa (1954). This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from Broadway to Hollywood and to the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft.
Edmond O'Brien
Author: Derek Sculthorpe
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made a series of iconic noir films. From a man reporting his own murder in D.O.A. (1949) to the conflicted title character in The Bigamist (1953), he portrayed the confusion of the postwar Everyman. His memorable roles spanned genres from Shakespeare to westerns and comedies--he also turned his hand to directing. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as the harassed press agent Oscar Muldoon in Joseph Mankiewicz's bitter Cinderella fable The Barefoot Contessa (1954). This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from Broadway to Hollywood and to the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674434
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
One of the most versatile actors of his generation, Edmond O'Brien made a series of iconic noir films. From a man reporting his own murder in D.O.A. (1949) to the conflicted title character in The Bigamist (1953), he portrayed the confusion of the postwar Everyman. His memorable roles spanned genres from Shakespeare to westerns and comedies--he also turned his hand to directing. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor as the harassed press agent Oscar Muldoon in Joseph Mankiewicz's bitter Cinderella fable The Barefoot Contessa (1954). This first in-depth study of O'Brien charts his life and career from Broadway to Hollywood and to the rise of television, revealing a devoted family man dedicated to his craft.
Mario Lanza
Author: Armando Cesari
Publisher: Baskerville Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9781880909669
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Lanza's career and personal life are examined with great sensitivity and the authority of more than twenty years of research with the full cooperation of Lanza's family.
Publisher: Baskerville Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9781880909669
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
Lanza's career and personal life are examined with great sensitivity and the authority of more than twenty years of research with the full cooperation of Lanza's family.
After Gandhi
Author: Anne Sibley O'Brien
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580891306
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhi’s words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley O’Brien and Perry Edmond O’Brien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhi’s actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1580891306
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhi’s words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley O’Brien and Perry Edmond O’Brien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhi’s actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.
Columbia Noir
Author: Gene Blottner
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786470143
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
This filmography covers Columbia Pictures' noir titles released in the classic noir era, October 1940 to June 1962. All sub-genres are covered including British, western and science fiction. Included are the great Columbia films Gilda, Lady from Shanghai, All the Kings Men, In a Lonely Place, On the Waterfront, Anatomy of a Murder and Experiment in Terror. The films are examined in detail, with release dates, cast and production credits, production dates, synopses, reviews, notes and commentary on each film, the author's summation and the publicity "tag lines."
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786470143
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
This filmography covers Columbia Pictures' noir titles released in the classic noir era, October 1940 to June 1962. All sub-genres are covered including British, western and science fiction. Included are the great Columbia films Gilda, Lady from Shanghai, All the Kings Men, In a Lonely Place, On the Waterfront, Anatomy of a Murder and Experiment in Terror. The films are examined in detail, with release dates, cast and production credits, production dates, synopses, reviews, notes and commentary on each film, the author's summation and the publicity "tag lines."
Hollywood's West
Author: Peter C. Rollins
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813138558
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
“An excellent study that should interest film buffs, academics, and non-academics alike” (Journal of the West). Hollywood’s West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American identity and history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Differing characterizations of the frontier in modern popular culture reveal numerous truths about American consciousness and provide insights into many classic Western films and television programs, from RKO’s 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Television’s recent made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywood’s West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nation’s opinions and beliefs—often using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813138558
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
“An excellent study that should interest film buffs, academics, and non-academics alike” (Journal of the West). Hollywood’s West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American identity and history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Differing characterizations of the frontier in modern popular culture reveal numerous truths about American consciousness and provide insights into many classic Western films and television programs, from RKO’s 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Television’s recent made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywood’s West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nation’s opinions and beliefs—often using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues.
After Gandhi
Author: O'Brien, Anne Sibley
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1632897741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhi’s words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley O’Brien and Perry Edmond O’Brien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhi’s actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
ISBN: 1632897741
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
In 1908 Mohandas Gandhi spoke to a crowd of 3,000. Together they protested against an unjust law without guns or rioting. Peacefully they made a difference. Gandhi’s words and deeds influenced countless others to work toward the goals of freedom and justice through peaceful methods. Mother and son team, Anne Sibley O’Brien and Perry Edmond O’Brien, highlight some of the people and events that Gandhi’s actions inspired. From Rosa Parks to the students at Tiananmen Square to Wangari Maathai, these people have made the world sit up and take notice. The provocative graphics and beautiful portraits accompanying these stories stir the emotions and inspire a sense of civic responsibility.
Screen World Vol. 5 1954
Author: Blum, Daniel
Publisher: Biblo & Tannen Publishers
ISBN: 9780819602602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Publisher: Biblo & Tannen Publishers
ISBN: 9780819602602
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember, But Probably Don't
Author: John DiLeo
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879109721
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
DiLeo ventures beyond the obvious, paying tribute to a collection of acting feats that made priceless but often unappreciated contributions to the art of screen acting. So, no Scarlett O'Hara, Michael Corleone or Margo Channing here. But you will find Vivien Leigh, Al Pacino, and Bette Davis in outstanding performances that have been overshadowed by their signature roles.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879109721
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 420
Book Description
DiLeo ventures beyond the obvious, paying tribute to a collection of acting feats that made priceless but often unappreciated contributions to the art of screen acting. So, no Scarlett O'Hara, Michael Corleone or Margo Channing here. But you will find Vivien Leigh, Al Pacino, and Bette Davis in outstanding performances that have been overshadowed by their signature roles.
The Everything Movie Word Search Book
Author: Jennifer Edmondson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605500488
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Enjoy hours of fun with 150 word searches perfect for any movie buff! Famous lines, glamorous stars, and unforgettable characters! Movie buffs will love the latest Everything word search book. Great film moments, characters, and locations are incorporated into 150 fun movie-based puzzles. Each jam-packed puzzle is based on a popular movie, including: -Gone with the Wind -Napoleon Dynamite -To Kill a Mockingbird -The Graduate -P.S. I Love You -Million-Dollar Baby -Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Gamers of all ability levels will relive their favorite movies in this word search book. This entertaining collection provides hours of fun for puzzlers young and old!
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1605500488
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Enjoy hours of fun with 150 word searches perfect for any movie buff! Famous lines, glamorous stars, and unforgettable characters! Movie buffs will love the latest Everything word search book. Great film moments, characters, and locations are incorporated into 150 fun movie-based puzzles. Each jam-packed puzzle is based on a popular movie, including: -Gone with the Wind -Napoleon Dynamite -To Kill a Mockingbird -The Graduate -P.S. I Love You -Million-Dollar Baby -Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Gamers of all ability levels will relive their favorite movies in this word search book. This entertaining collection provides hours of fun for puzzlers young and old!
Impressions of a Serial Killer
Author: Franny Conlin
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665585390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
What is it that makes a killer? Long beard, dark glasses; stuffy clothes? No one really knows. "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. You think I'm a psychopath but I'm not the only one."
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665585390
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
What is it that makes a killer? Long beard, dark glasses; stuffy clothes? No one really knows. "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one. You think I'm a psychopath but I'm not the only one."