SubjectFilm / General, Référence, Film / Genres / Crime
Publication Year1997
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPerforming Arts
AuthorSpencer Selby
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12.5 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN83-19984
Reviews"both valuable and informative...the most extensive filmography to date...recommended"-- ARBA "a solid first-rate film reference...excellent"-- Booklist "an indepth study"-- Video "most comprehensive"-- Classic Images., "both valuable and informative...the most extensive filmography to date...recommended"-- ARBA ; "a solid first-rate film reference...excellent"-- Booklist ; "an indepth study"-- Video ; "most comprehensive"-- Classic Images., "both valuable and informative...the most extensive filmography to date...recommended"- ARBA ; "a solid first-rate film reference...excellent"- Booklist ; "an indepth study"- Video ; "most comprehensive"- Classic Images.
Dewey Edition19
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal016.791436
Edition DescriptionAlternate
SynopsisThe most complete reference to the dark 40s and 50s stylistic dramas. The first section has a lengthy analytical essay as well as detailed plot descriptions and credits for 25 classics--such as The Maltese Falcon, Laura, and Detective Story. The second section is an annotated filmography including major credits and short descriptions of nearly 500 films. Also included are appendices listing every film noir by both director and chronological order, off-genre noirs, and other films bearing important relationships to the noir cycle., Offers the most complete reference to the dark '40s and '50s stylistic dramas. The first section has a lengthy analytical essay as well as detailed plot descriptions and credits for 25 classics. The second section is an annotated filmography including major credits and short descriptions of nearly 500 films.