Western Movies

Western Movies
Author: Michael R. Pitts
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 485
Release: 2013-01-04
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786463724

This revised and greatly expanded edition of a well-established reference book presents 5105 feature length (four reels or more) Western films, from the early silent era to the present. More than 900 new entries are in this edition. Each entry has film title, release company and year, running time, color indication, cast listing, plot synopsis, and a brief critical review and other details. Not only are Hollywood productions included, but the volume also looks at Westerns made abroad as well as frontier epics, north woods adventures and nature related productions. Many of the films combine genres, such as horror and science fiction Westerns. The volume includes a list of cowboys and their horses and a screen names cross reference. There are more than 100 photographs.

Motion Picture Series and Sequels

Motion Picture Series and Sequels
Author: Bernard A. Drew
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 597
Release: 2013-12-04
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1317928938

In 1989 alone, for example, there were some forty-five major motion pictures which were sequels or part of a series. The film series phenomenon crosses all genres and has been around since the silent film era. This reference guide, in alphabetical order, lists some 906 English Language motion pictures, from 1899 to 1990, when the book was initially published. A brief plot description is given for each series entry, followed by the individual film titles with corresponding years, directors and performers. Animated pictures, documentaries and concert films are not included but movies released direct to video are.

Guidebook to Film

Guidebook to Film
Author: Ronald Gottesman
Publisher: Ardent Media
Total Pages: 244
Release: 1972
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780030852923

The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia

The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia
Author: Robert W. Pohle
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 415
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0810892707

In a career that spanned eight decades, Christopher Lee (1922–2015) appeared in more than 200 roles for film and television. Though he is best known for his portrayal of Dracula in films of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s—as well as his appearances in the Lord of the Rings trilogy—Lee also appeared in many other films, including The Three Musketeers, The Man with the Golden Gun, and Star Wars. The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia encompasses all of the films in the distinguished actor’s prolific career, from his early roles in the 1940s to his work in some of the most successful film franchises of all time. This reference highlights Lee’s iconic roles in horror cinema as well as his non-horror films over the years, including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. The entries in this book feature: Cast and crew information Synopsis Critical evaluation Newspaper and magazine reviews DVD availability Many of the entries also feature Sir Christopher’s recollections about the production, as well as the actor’s insights about his directors and fellow costars. Appendices in this volume include discussions of Lee’s significant work on radio and television, as well as film shorts, screen tests, films in which he is mentioned, films from which he was cut, and unrealized projects. A film-by-film review of the actor’s cinematic output. The Christopher Lee Film Encyclopedia will appeal to this legend’s many devoted fans.

Film Scripts

Film Scripts
Author: George Garrett
Publisher: Ardent Media
Total Pages: 504
Release: 1989
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780829022780

These scripts from 1964-65 movies are presented to aid in understanding filmmaking. The reader/viewer can study the script and "finished" images to compare film script with movie productions.

William Beaudine

William Beaudine
Author: Wendy L. Marshall
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780810852181

"In this detailed biography, Marshall chronicles Beaudine's swift rise through the ranks, his triumph as one of the most successful directors of British comedies, accumulation and loss of personal fortunes, and prolific work in television. William Beaudine: From Silents to Television also corrects much misinformation that has been written about the director. With the most complete list of his directorial credits to date, this volume serves as the ultimate authority on Beaudine's life and career."--Jacket.

Film Study

Film Study
Author: Frank Manchel
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Total Pages: 660
Release: 1990
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9780838634141

The four volumes of Film Study include a fresh approach to each of the basic categories in the original edition. Volume one examines the film as film; volume two focuses on the thematic approach to film; volume three draws on the history of film; and volume four contains extensive appendices listing film distributors, sources, and historical information as well as an index of authors, titles, and film personalities.

Film Library Quarterly

Film Library Quarterly
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 422
Release: 1976
Genre: Audio-visual library service
ISBN:

Vols. for 1967/68-70 include: Sneaks, later issued as Film "sneaks" annual.