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| Author | : Berry Fleming |
| Publisher | : Open Road Media |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2015-05-12 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1453293981 |
Satire at its gentlest and best and humor at its richest mark this story of a blustery retired military officer who mounts his final campaign against those self-appointed and elected guardians of the public good (and the taxpayer’s purse strings) who are guilty of the sort of petty graft and private enrichment endemic in the mythical, sleepy, southern town of Fredricksville, Georgia.
| Author | : Berry Fleming |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 1943 |
| Genre | : Fascism |
| ISBN | : |
Set in 1940 Georgia, it is the story of W. Seaborn Effingham, Colonel U.S. Army, retired, who returns to his home town of Fredericksville. The colonel offers to write a weekly column for a local paper, covering the war in Europe. But after many years away from Fredericksville, Effingham doesn't understand how its citizens have abdicated all government to a small, one-party clique, the Home Folks Party. In his colorful, detailed account of Revolutionary and Civil War local history, with occasional attention paid to the growing World War, the Colonel's column stirs up the powers that be. The community is split over whether to renovate or tear down the town courthouse, and there's a showdown in which Effingham is a catalyst. Fleming's barbs seem gentle, but they go deep in this delightful satire as we watch the odd, single-minded, thoroughly upstanding Colonel bring to bear the forces of honesty and common sense. Although the ending isn't officially a victory for him, Effingham really does win. --Publishers Weekly.
| Author | : Charles Affron |
| Publisher | : Rutgers University Press |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2009-08-14 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 0813548454 |
Americans flocked to the movies in 1945 and 1946ùthe center point of the three-decade heyday of the studio system's sound era. Why? Best Years is a panoramic study, shining light on this critical juncture in American historyand the history of American cinemaùthe end of World War II (1945) and a year of unprecedented success in Hollywood's "Golden Age" (1946). This unique time, the last year of war and the first full year of peace, provides a rich blend of cinema genres and typesùfrom the battlefront to the home front, the peace film to the woman's film, psychological drama, and the period's provocative new style, film noir. Best Years focuses on films that were famous, infamous, forgotten, and unforgettable. Big budget A-films, road shows, and familiar series share the spotlight. From Bergman and Grant in Notorious to Abbott and Costello in Lost in a Harem, Charles Affron and Mirella Jona Affron examine why the bond between screen and viewer was perhaps never tighter. Paying special attention to the movie-going public in key cities--Atlanta, New York, Boston, Honolulu, and Chicago--this ambitious work takes us on a cinematic journey to recapture a magical time.
| Author | : Donald Harington |
| Publisher | : University of Arkansas Press |
| Total Pages | : 335 |
| Release | : 2019-03-29 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : 1610756606 |
Donald Harington, best known for his fifteen novels, was also a prolific writer of essays, articles, and book reviews. The Guestroom Novelist: A Donald Harington Miscellany gathers a career-spanning and eclectic selection of nonfiction by the Arkansawyer novelist Donald Harington that reveals how a life of devastating losses and disappointments inspired what the Boston Globe called the “quirkiest, most original body of work in contemporary US letters.” This extensive collection of interviews and other works of prose—many of which are previously unpublished—offers glimpses into Harington’s life, loves, and favorite obsessions, replays his minor (and not so minor) dramas with literary critics, and reveals the complicated and sometimes contentious relationship between his work of the writers he most admired. The Guestroom Novelist, which takes its title from an essay that serves as a love letter to his fellow underappreciated writers, paints a rich portrait of the artist as a young, middle-aged, and fiercely funny old man, as well as comic, sentimentalist, philosopher, and critic, paying testimony to the writer’s magnificent ability to transform the seemingly crude stuff of our material existence into enduring art.
| Author | : Dr. Roger L. Gordon |
| Publisher | : Dorrance Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2018-01-23 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 1480944998 |
Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures is a compilation of biographies of supporting actors that spans from the advent of sound through the present day. Supporting actors, known also as character actors, often play in roles that complement the lead with comedy, drama, or other means, and are the backbone of any good film, television program, or stage performance. This book contains over 300 biographies that highlight the careers of the many talented actors and actresses that have appeared on the big screen throughout the past 100 years.
| Author | : Roy Liebman |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 317 |
| Release | : 2017-02-07 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1476626154 |
Many Broadway stars appeared in Hollywood cinema from its earliest days. Some were 19th century stage idols who reprised famous roles on film as early as 1894. One was born as early as 1829. Another was cast in the performance during which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. One took her stage name from her native state. Some modern-day stars also began their careers on Broadway before appearing in films. This book details the careers of 300 performers who went from stage to screen in all genres of film. A few made only a single movie, others hundreds. Each entry includes highlights of the performer's career, a list of stage appearances and a filmography.
| Author | : Michael Troyan |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 737 |
| Release | : 2017-08-15 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1630761435 |
Here it is: the first-time look at the remarkable American multinational mass media empire and its century of entertainment—the story of Twentieth Century Fox (1915–2015). Or, to borrow the title of a classic 1959 Fox film, The Best of Everything. This is the complete revelatory story—bookended by empire builders William Fox and Rupert Murdoch—aimed as both a grand, entertaining, nostalgic and picture-filled interactive read and the ultimate guide to all things Twentieth Century Fox. The controversies and scandals are here, as are the extraordinary achievements. Among other firsts, the book offers fun tours of its historic production and ranch facilities including never-before-told stories about its stars and creative personalities (Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, James Dean, and Shirley Temple got started there). Finally, it is the first such work approved by the company and utilizing its own unique resources. The authors primarily tell a celebratory tale, but most importantly, an accurate one.
| Author | : Hells Lefse |
| Publisher | : PublishAmerica |
| Total Pages | : 478 |
| Release | : 2009-03-23 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1462613268 |
Dogpire The world seems filled with super heroes, beings that can change shape or have supernatural powers most of us cannot comprehend. Today you can add two new names to the list, Sven and Einer. Super heroes? Probably not. Heroes? Yes. Above average intelligence? Yes. Human? No. Dogs? Yes. Can a full-bred Shih-Tzu and a Schnauzer-Border Collie mix take on the world with their adopted human companion? These four stories should erase any doubts you may have. ADogpire@ proves the existence of a vampire=s best friend. Yes, vampires do spawn their own pets. The boys have their fangs full in this adventure. AMidas Mutts@ finds Sven and Einer on their first motorcycle trip, gold mining in the black hills. AMutts on the Moon@ is the ultimate discovery of what every animal dreams. AWar Mongrels@ proves that wars never have a happy ending. Dogoyles Sven the Super Shih‑Tzu dog is back with his second book. Four new adventures with many new friends. Things start out with a new member to the family. Meet Lena, Sven=s adopted sister. Then history abounds with Sven=s human Ole telling the story of his ancestors. As if that were not enough, wait until you read about the dinosaurs and what happened at the end of World War Two. Great old detective work for Sven, Lena, and Ole takes place as they try to solve the mystery of the smashed cats of Holdings Fjord. Then it is on to Hollywood, mystery, murder and mayhem at the B‑Low movie studios. Can our little group of three find the killer before the next murder takes place? Join us now with Sven the talking, reading, computer-savvy Shih‑Tzu dog as his family and friends embark on all-new adventures.
| Author | : Ian Brookes |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 289 |
| Release | : 2017-03-09 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 1780933177 |
What is film noir? With its archetypal femme fatale and private eye, its darkly-lit scenes and even darker narratives, the answer can seem obvious enough. But as Ian Brookes shows in this new study, the answer is a lot more complex than that. This book is designed to tackle those complexities in a critical introduction that takes into account the problems of straightforward definition and classification. Students will benefit from an accessible introductory text that is not just an account of what film noir is, but also an interrogation of the ways in which the term came to be applied to a disparate group of American films of the 1940s and 1950s.
| Author | : S. David Carriker, D. Min. |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Total Pages | : 315 |
| Release | : 2014-12-13 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 0936013702 |
The life of John Anderson Carriker's life is highly illustrated in this photo-biography. From birth to the US Army, including his ancestry and family of descendants, just some of the stories are given in this testament of a man who grew up in faith, loved life and loved his family throughout many decades. In 312 pages the book is filled with hundreds of photographs and maps to illustrated his many experiences.
