Download or read book Screen Legends written by Bruce Yaccato and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few Canadians, let alone the deizens of Hollywood, have any idea how influential - both in front of and behind the camera - transplanted Northerners have been - and continue to be - in Tinseltown. Prepare to be surprised.
Download or read book Legends of the Silver Screen written by Owen Ashworth and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A5 collection of illustrations by Owen Ashworth, charting some of the best characters of cinema, past and present. This book compiles 112 portraits of Hollywood, European, and Independent film directors and their imagined signatures. Think Wes Anderson, Howard Hawks, Ang Lee, Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Michael Haneke, Alfred Hitchcock and many others... Owen Ashworth is mostly a musician. He has released countless marginally successful indie rock albums with his bands Casiotone For the Painfully Alone and Advance Base. This is his first book of drawings.
Download or read book Hollywood Screen Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legends on the Screen written by Sandy Fritz and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alice Faye written by Jane Lenz Elder and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2009-10-20 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alice Faye's sweet demeanor, sultry glances, and velvety voice were her signatures. Her haunting rendition of “You'll Never Know” has never been surpassed by any other singer. Fans adored her in such films as Alexander's Ragtime Band, Rose of Washington Square, Tin Pan Alley, Week-End in Havana, and Hello, Frisco, Hello. In the 1930s and 1940s she reigned as queen of 20th Century Fox musicals. She co-starred with such legends as Shirley Temple, Tyrone Power, Carmen Miranda, and Don Ameche and was voted the number-one box-office attraction of 1940, placing ahead of Bette Davis and Myrna Loy. To a select cult, she remains a beloved star. In 1945 at the pinnacle of her career she chose to walk out on her Fox contract. This remarkable episode is unlike any other in the heyday of the big-studio system. Her daring departure from films left Fox mogul Darryl F. Zanuck and the rest of the movie industry flabbergasted. For years she had skirmished with him over her roles, her health, and her private life. His heavy-handed film editing of her fine work in Otto Preminger's drama Fallen Angel, a role she had fought for, relegated Faye to the shadows so that Zanuck could showcase the younger Linda Darnell. After leaving Fox, Faye (1915–1998) devoted herself to her marriage to radio star Phil Harris, to motherhood, and to a second career on radio in the Phil Harris–Alice Faye Show, broadcast for eight years. She happily gave up films in favor of the independence and self-esteem that she discovered in private life. She willingly freed herself of the “star-treatment” that debilitated so many of her contemporaries. In the 1980s she emerged as a spokeswoman for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, touring America to encourage senior citizens to make their lives more meaningful and vital. Before Betty Grable, before Marilyn Monroe—Alice Faye was first in the lineup of 20th Century Fox blondes. This book captures her special essence, her work in film, radio, and popular music, and indeed her graceful survival beyond the silver screen.
Download or read book Hollywood Screen Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 1956* with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silver Screen Legends written by Sophia M Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heart-pounding world where football and cinema collide in "Silver Screen Legends: The Inside Story of 10 Iconic NFL Movies That Changed Football and Cinema." Unearth the untold tales behind the gridiron's most iconic moments as we journey through the thrilling narratives of films that have left an indelible mark on both the sport and the silver screen. From the rebellious spirit of "The Longest Yard" to the heart-wrenching friendship in "Brian's Song," this book takes you on a riveting exploration of gridiron glory and cinematic triumph. Explore the explosive drama of "Any Given Sunday" and the heartwarming inspiration of "Rudy." Witness the underdog triumph in "Invincible" and the cultural impact of "Jerry Maguire." This comprehensive analysis delves deep into the transformative power of storytelling, unraveling the threads that bind football and cinema in an unbreakable bond. As the final whistle blows, discover how these films have shaped our perceptions of the game, challenged societal norms, and echoed the pulse of a generation. "Silver Screen Legends" isn't just a book; it's an immersive journey through the hallowed halls of cinematic history, revealing the magic that happens when the roar of the crowd meets the magic of the silver screen. Are you ready to witness the game-changing plays that define a legacy?
Download or read book Screen Legends written by Bruce Yaccato and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few Canadians, let alone the deizens of Hollywood, have any idea how influential - both in front of and behind the camera - transplanted Northerners have been - and continue to be - in Tinseltown. Prepare to be surprised.
Download or read book When Television Was Young written by Ed McMahon and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2007-09-09 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When television was young . . . Legendary movie producer Darryl Zanuck declared, "People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night. Before 5:30, there were only test patterns. Howdy Doody was the first show of the day. CBS agreed to put I Love Lucy on film only if Desi and Lucy paid part of the production fee. In return, CBS gave them ownership of the shows, including the right to rerun it forever. Kukla, Fran, and Ollie was the first network show broadcast in color. 50,000 fans showed up in a New Orleans department store to meet Hopalong Cassidy. Movie studios would not let motion icture stars appear on television for fear that if people saw the stars on TV, they wouldn't go to the movies. Filled with fascinating stories, When Television Was Young is a hilarious, entertaining, behind-the-scenes look at the world of the small screen.
Download or read book Star Turns written by Tim Walker and published by . This book was released on 2021-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Urban Legends written by Ngaire E. Genge and published by Crown. This book was released on 2010-06-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Urban Legends is a remarkably complete collection of the modern myths that make the rounds in offices, college dorms, and every other place where people tell the stories that spring from our deepest fears and fascinations. Every culture has its folktales including ours. Except, instead of involving gods and goddesses or princes and princesses, ours involve "some guy my sister's best friend knows" or "someone who woke up in a motel room." They happened, supposedly, to real people, usually recently, in a particular place. And they touch the most sensitive nerves of our psyches with ironic twists, gross-out shocks, and moral lessons learned the hard way. From the classic tale "The Mexican Pet" in which the "dog" turns out to be no Chihuahua to the more unappetizing story of condoms as fast-food burger garnish, from surgically skilled kidney thieves to sexual experiments that end in the emergency room, Urban Legends relates more 300 of the most enticing, macabre, and unforgettable tales. Expertly told, they are arranged in such chapters as "Crazy Little Thang Called Sex," "Oh, Scare Me," "Campus Capers," "Corporate Convolutions," and "So Much For Comfort Food." Fascinating, chilling, and occasionally repulsive, Urban Legends has all your favorites and hundreds more.
Download or read book Legends of the Silver Screen written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Roll out the red carpet and get set to meet 15 of Hollywood's most glamorous legends. Legends of the Silver Screen: The Biographies Collection movie Peel back the silver screen curtain and find out what makes a star shine! What was Cary Grant's real name? Legends of the Silver Screen: The Biographies Collection video How did Gregory Peck land the role of a lifetime in "To Kill a Mockingbird?" More than 15 hours of in-depth biographical material featuring Anthony Quinn, Charlton, Heston, Yul Brynner, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Gary Cooper, Gregoy Peck and many more.
Download or read book Facsimile Products written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Houston Legends written by Hank Moore and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two hundred years of Houston history through the prism of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in this essential and epic overview. The first Houston history book to be written from a business perspective, where the stories behind the city’s many legendary successes are told. Moore presents historical perspectives in several key industries—from real estate to banking to music and sports—in the Bayou City’s dynamic growth. Each topic offers chronicles the economic impact, the business contributions, and the people who have made a mark in the nation’s fourth largest city. Recurring themes include entrepreneurial spirit, business survival, strategies, growth and vision. The names, dates, and events are intertwined with memorable anecdotes applicable to modern business practices. Common themes include giving back generously to the community, stages in the evolution of a business, creativity, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. A unique, informative, and instructive approach to corralling the breadth and scope of Houston’s outstanding history and the people who led the way, Houston Legends is an indispensable entry into one of the modern world’s great cities.
Download or read book Legends written by Robert Littell and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Brooklyn P.I. and ex-CIA agent looks for a missing man while suffering from an identity crisis in this thriller by the bestselling author of The Company. Martin Odum is a onetime CIA field agent turned private detective in Brooklyn, struggling his way through a labyrinth of memories and past identities—“legends” in Agency parlance. But who is Martin Odum? Is he a creation of the Legend Committee at the CIA’s Langley headquarters? Is he suffering from multiple personality disorder, brainwashing, or simply exhaustion? Widely considered one of the true grand masters of American spy fiction, Robert Littell shifts focus from the broad Cold War canvas of his international bestseller The Company to the life of a single CIA operative caught in a contradictory “wilderness of mirrors” in which remembering the past and forgetting it are both deadly options. From unforgettable opening to astonishing ending, Legends again proves Littell’s unparalleled prowess as a seductive storyteller. “Littell provides plenty of inside intelligence info in his superb new thriller, but he adds a decidedly comic spin. . . . As the bodies of his friends and clients begin to pile up, Odum searches for answers about not only the missing husband but also himself. Wonderful writing and a great sense of fun make this another winner.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “Now and then novels come along of such originality and power that they blow me away.... [Legends] makes it blazingly clear that Littell’s is one of the most talented, most original voices in American fiction today.” —The Washington Post
Download or read book American Australian Cinema written by Adrian Danks and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-01-29 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection assesses the complex historical and contemporary relationships between US and Australian cinema by tapping directly into discussions of national cinema, transnationalism and global Hollywood. While most equivalent studies aim to define national cinema as independent from or in competition with Hollywood, this collection explores a more porous set of relationships through the varied production, distribution and exhibition associations between Australia and the US. To explore this idea, the book investigates the influence that Australia has had on US cinema through the exportation of its stars, directors and other production personnel to Hollywood, while also charting the sustained influence of US cinema on Australia over the last hundred years. It takes two key points in time—the 1920s and 1930s and the last twenty years—to explore how particular patterns of localism, nationalism, colonialism, transnationalism and globalisation have shaped its course over the last century. The contributors re-examine the concept and definition of Australian cinema in regard to a range of local, international and global practices and trends that blur neat categorisations of national cinema. Although this concentration on US production, or influence, is particularly acute in relation to developments such as the opening of international film studios in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and the Gold Coast over the last thirty years, the book also examines a range of Hollywood financed and/or conceived films shot in Australia since the 1920s.
Download or read book TV Unforgettables written by Anthony Hayward and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
