Download or read book Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff written by Gregory William Mank and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-03-08 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dracula and Frankenstein's Monster are horror cinema icons, and the actors most deeply associated with the two roles also shared a unique friendship. Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff starred in dozens of black-and-white horror films, and over the years managed to collaborate on and co-star in eight movies. Through dozens of interviews and extensive archival research, this greatly expanded new edition examines the Golden Age of Hollywood, the era in which both stars worked, recreates the shooting of Lugosi and Karloff's mutual films, examines their odd and moving personal relationship and analyzes their ongoing legacies. Features include a fully detailed filmography of the eight Karloff and Lugosi films, full summaries of both men's careers and more than 250 photographs, some in color.
Download or read book Boris Karloff written by Stephen Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boris Karloff - A name synonymous with horror.Drawing on detailed research, previously unpublished letters, and interviews with those who knew him this new biography dispels the often repeated myths associated with the star - many perpetuated by Karloff himself - and reveals a wealth of new information about the private and professional life of Boris Karloff.Although forever associated with his breakthrough role of 'the Monster' in Frankenstein (1931) Boris Karloff had a career that spanned almost 50 years and over 150 movies - from the era of the silent picture through to the days of the 'Swinging Sixties'. His roles in Bride of Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Black Cat, and many others - most now considered classics of the genre - ensured his reputation as 'The King of Horror'.Born William Henry Pratt in Camberwell, South London in 1887 Karloff defied family expectations and rejected a life in Government service. Instead he emigrated to Canada were he finally found work as a professional actor. After years touring Western Canada and the United States he arrived in
Download or read book The Films of Boris Karloff written by Richard Bojarski and published by . This book was released on 1990-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Films of Boris Karloff written by Richard Bojarski and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated book on Boris Karloff and his movie career. Includes a listing of all of his films, including summaries and contemporary reviews.
Download or read book Boris Karloff and His Films written by Paul M. Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jensen provides a definitive portrait of Karloff and his work. He traces the star's career, and describes in detail the production of all the famous Karloff movies.
Download or read book Boris Karloff and His Films written by Paul Morris Jensen and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boris Karloff written by Gordon B. Shriver and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since his death in 1969, Boris Karloff remains one of Hollywood's most famous figures. He is still revered for his talent, his many qualities that earned him admiration and respect, and, of course, his landmark role as the Monster in the 1931 movie classic Frankenstein.This biography, the result of many years of interviews and extensive research, examines Karloff the person, as well as the actor. His work (which lasted more than half a century) in films, radio, television, and the theater is covered in detail, highlighted with accounts by many who knew him and worked with him. Among the contributors are Robert Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, Ray Bradbury, Julie Harris, Tony Randall, Ronald Reagan, Eli Wallach, and Jonathan Winters. With the support of the Karloff family, Gordon Shriver pays tribute to this much-loved performer who will never be forgotten.
Download or read book Boris Karloff written by Scott Allen Nollen and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive analysis of Boris Karloff's life and career incorporates criticism, in-depth production information and discussions of cinematic themes and characters, with an account of the historical periods and events depicted in the films and the Hollywood era in which they were produced. Each of Karloff's horror films is examined at length, as well as his contributions to other media. Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.
Download or read book The Sinister Serials of Boris Karloff Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney Jr written by Leonard J. Kohl and published by Midnight Marquee Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth look at the film serials of the kings of horrorBoris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney, Jr. Includes information on The Hope Diamond Mystery, King of the Kongo, The Phantom Creeps, Undersea Kingdom and much more. Contains many rare photos. A must for fans of serials.
Download or read book Dear Boris written by Cynthia Lindsay and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This chatty biography, written with the cooperation of the late actor's family, is crammed with anecdotes, personal opinions, and warm humor," said our reviewer (LJ 2/15/76) of this portrait of the horror star, who played every baddie from Frankenstein's monster to Dr. Seuss's Grinch. The text is buttressed with 150 photos and a complete filmography. This should still be "popular in public library collections." Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Download or read book Karloff the Life of Boris Karloff written by Peter Underwood and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Boris Karloff Midnight Marquee Actors Series written by Aurelia S Svehla and published by . This book was released on 2009-01-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised volume features in-depth analyses of 30 of the films that helped create the legend of Boris Karloff
Download or read book Boris Karloff written by Scott Allen Nollen and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pacific Rim Tales From Year Zero written by Travis Beacham and published by Legendary Comics. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Don't miss this exciting sci-fi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated Warner Bros. & Legendary motion picture, Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro! Chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as Kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind! Witness the race to develop massive robot fighting machines called Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. This action-packed tale features many of the key characters from the film as we follow them in their early careers. Witten by Pacific Rim screenwriter himself, Travis Beacham, and with del Toro's hands-on supervision, this volume is beautifully illustrated by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, and Pericles Junior; inks by Steve Bird and Mark McKenna; and fully painted cover by superstar artist Alex Ross. From the Hardcover edition.
Download or read book Groovy When Flower Power Bloomed in Pop Culture written by Mark Voger and published by Two Morrows Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's all too beautiful! Groovy. Featuring interviews with such icons of grooviness as Peter Max, Brian Wilson, Melanie, Peter Fonda and Susan Cowsill; members of Cream, Jefferson Airplane, Vanilla Fudge and the Guess Who; and stars of groovy TV shows like 'The Monkees', 'Laugh-in' and 'The Partridge Family,' 'Groovy' is one trip that doesn't require dangerous chemicals."--Page [4] of cover.
Download or read book 25 Best Films of Boris Karloff written by Abby Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the 25 Best Films of Boris Karloff: A Movie Poster Mini-Book... A collection of vintage posters and poster art from the top 25 films of horror icon Boris Karloff, best known for his roles of the Frankenstein monster and The Mummy in classic horror films of the 1930s. Included in this mini-book are full-sized posters and poster art on 8 x 10 pages presented in descending order, based on their IMDb (Internet Movie Database) Rating. Films included are: Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff (1949), Bedlam (1946), Charlie Chan at the Opera (1936), Criminal Code (1931), Frankenstein (1931), Lured (1947), Night World (1932), Son of Frankenstein (1939), Tap Roots (1948), Targets (1968), The Black Cat (1934), The Black Room (1939), The Body Snatcher (1945), The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), The Comedy of Terrors (1963), The Emperor's Nightingale (1949), The House of Rothscshild (1934), The Lost Patrol (1934), The Man They They Could Not Hang (1939), The Mummy (1932), The Old House (1932), The Raven (1935), The Raven (1963), The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) and The Unconquered (1947) During a nearly 52-year film career that spanned 1919 to 1971, Karloff appeared in more than 160 films, both silents and "talkies." Karloff portrayed Frankenstein's monster in Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). He played The Mummy, only once, in The Mummy (1932). For his contributions to film and television, Karloff was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (Editor's Note: IMDB's original top 25 list included films that Karloff appeared in minor or uncredited roles. For our list, these films were excluded.)
Download or read book It s Alive written by Gregory W. Mank and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Alive! is a comprehensive and entertaining account of Universal's classic Monster series. It reveals the studio politics, the shameless publicity gimmicks, and the sheer Hollywood madness that made the eight films of Universal's Frankenstein saga the most successful and widely viewed horror films ever produced. It examines the personalities and analyzes the special contributions of such great horror stars as the gentle, mysterious Boris Karloff, the proud, tragic Bela Lugosi, the erratic Lon Chaney, Jr. It provides descriptions of unrivaled detail and accuracy of the ingenious makeups and the strange series of set accidents that are part of the legend and lore of these remarkable motion pictures. The book contains richly detailed production and cast credits, the most exhaustive ever published on these films. There are full synopses of all eight films, a feature sure to inspire nostalgic recollections among the legions of late-night viewers who habitually search the TV listing to see if one of their favorite Frankenstein films is playing--again. Complete production histories furnish an insider's view of how all that film magic was created. Film historian Gregory William Mank conducted numerous exclusive interviews with series survivors, adding a moving and informative personal dimension to his book. Readers get firsthand information from such central figures as Charles Barton(director of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein), leading ladies like Elena Verdugo (House of Frankenstein) and Josephine Hutchinson (Son of Frankenstein), screenwriter Curt Siodmak (who wrote the screenplay for Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man), Lugosi's ex-wife Lillian, Karloff's daughter Sara Jane, and the "Bride of Frankenstein" herself, Elsa Lanchester. An entire chapter, entitled "Denouement," details the strange fates and tragedies that awaited many veterans of the Frankenstein series. And an extensive Biographical Appendix covers the careers of virtually every significant participant in the films. A section on later Frankenstein films demonstrates the lasting impact of this classic horror theme and evaluates the more recent pictures in relation to the great prototypes. The authoritative and readable text is visually supported by over 150 illustrations: portraits, stills from the various films, candid set photographs, and poster reproductions--many never before published. It's Alive! The Classic Cinema Saga of Frankenstein colorfully and factually presents the total, candid, revealing history behind one of the most beloved of motion picture series. It is an invaluable reference volume that also promises hours of pleasure reading. -- Inside jacket flaps.
