Download or read book The Bulldog Drummond Encyclopedia written by Lawrence P. Treadwell and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2001 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between the two world wars, a demobilized British ex-officer became the most beloved fictional character since Sherlock Holmes. Captain Hugh Drummond--better known as "Bulldog"--was the hero of seventeen novels and more than twenty films, stage plays, and BBC radio programs. The series was popular enough, in fact, to outlive the original author, Herman Cyril McNeile ("Sapper"), and to withstand the interruption occasioned by the Second World War before finally disappearing from the public eye in the 1950s, with the introduction of the James Bond character. The books are now out of print and only a few videos of the films can be found. This volume contains complete descriptions and detailed information on the characters and the world of Bulldog Drummond, a world rife with Bolsheviks, terrorists, spies, saboteurs, Packards, English Channel packets, Rolls-Royces, castles, mastiffs, and tarantulas. Information is replete on Sapper, Gerard Fairlie (the second author), and the several actors who starred as the legendary hero.

Download or read book Bulldog Drummond Encyclopedia written by Lawrence P. Treadwell and published by . This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1919, Herman McNeile introduced a cheerful, big, pleasant hero, fresh from WWI, helping a poor damsel in distress while also opposing the Bolsheviks who had emerged victorious from the Russian Revolution. Drummond, known as ¿Bulldog,¿ would become a literary legend to millions, & the second of the popular private investigators portrayed in film series, following Sherlock Holmes. The alphabetic entries here includes characters from the series of books, as well as places, hotels, restaurants, landmarks, gadgets, techniques, expressions, & systems. Actors, actresses & directors from the films & stage are also included. Entries dealing with real-world people & places describe their connection & relevance to the episodes in the series. Illustrations.

Download or read book A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir written by John Grant and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-09-21 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring rumpled PIs, shyster lawyers, corrupt politicians, double-crossers, femmes fatales, and, of course, losers who find themselves down on their luck yet again, film noir is a perennially popular cinematic genre. This extensive encyclopedia describes movies from noir's earliest days – and even before, looking at some of noir's ancestors in US and European cinema – as well as noir's more recent offshoots, from neonoirs to erotic thrillers. Entries are arranged alphabetically, covering movies from all over the world – from every continent save Antarctica – with briefer details provided for several hundred additional movies within those entries. A copious appendix contains filmographies of prominent directors, actors, and writers. With coverage of blockbusters and program fillers from Going Straight (US 1916) to Broken City (US 2013) via Nora Inu (Japan 1949), O Anthropos tou Trainou (Greece 1958), El Less Wal Kilab (Egypt 1962), Reportaje a la Muerte (Peru 1993), Zift (Bulgaria 2008), and thousands more, A Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Film Noir is an engrossing and essential reference work that should be on the shelves of every cinephile.

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film written by R. G. Young and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1028 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty-five years in the making, and destined to be the last word in fanta-film references! This incredible 1,017-page resource provides vital credits on over 9,000 films (1896-1999) of horror, fantasy, mystery, science fiction, heavy melodrama, and film noir. Comprehensive cast lists include: directors, writers, cinematographers, and composers. Also includes plot synopses, critiques, re-title/translation information, running times, photographs, and several cross-referenced indexes (by artist, year, song, etc.). Paperback.

Download or read book Bulldog Drummond and the Female of the Species written by Herman Cyril McNeile and published by . This book was released on 1943 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Black Gang written by Sapper and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2010-05-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Hugh ‘Bulldog’ Drummond discovers that a stint of bribery and blackmail is undermining England’s democratic tradition and forms the Black Gang, bent on tracking down the perpetrators. A trap is set to lure the criminal mastermind behind everything and all goes to plan until Drummond meets with an American clergyman and his daughter.

Download or read book Bull dog Drummond written by Herman Cyril McNeile and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Merriam Webster s Encyclopedia of Literature written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes authors, works, and literary terms from all eras and all parts of the world.

Download or read book Silent Mystery and Detective Movies written by Ken Wlaschin and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2009-10-21 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The silent film era was known in part for its cliffhanger serials and air of suspense that kept audiences returning to theaters week after week. Icons such as Douglas Fairbanks, Laurel and Hardy, Lon Chaney and Harry Houdini were among those who graced the dark and shadowy screen. This reference guide to silent films with mystery and detective content lists more than 1,500 titles in one of entertainment's most popular and enduring genres. While most of the films examined are from North America, mystery films from around the world are included.

Download or read book Bulldog Drummond at Bay written by Herman Cyril McNeile and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bulldog Drummond at Bay written by Sapper and published by . This book was released on 1944 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Bulldog Drummond written by Sapper and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bulldog Drummond at Bay written by Hermann Cyril Mac Neile and published by . This book was released on 1941 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Film Themes Settings and Series written by Richard B. Armstrong and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-07-11 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first editon was called "the most valuable film reference in several years" by Library Journal. The new edition published in hardcover in 2001 includes more than 670 entries. The current work is a paperback reprint of that edition. Each entry contains a mini-essay that defines the topic, followed by a chronological list of representative films. From the Abominable Snowman to Zorro, this encyclopedia provides film scholars and fans with an easy-to-use reference for researching film themes or tracking down obscure movies on subjects such as suspended animation, viral epidemics, robots, submarines, reincarnation, ventriloquists and the Olympics ("Excellent" said Cult Movies). The volume also contains an extensive list of film characters and series, including B-movie detectives, Western heroes, made-for-television film series, and foreign film heroes and villains.