Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Character Actors
Author: David Quinlan
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 392
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA companion volume to Quinlan's illus. directory of film stars. B/W photos.
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Character Actors in Horror and Science Fiction Films, 1930-1960
Author: Laurence Raw
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2014-01-10
Total Pages: 233
ISBN-13: 0786490497
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis biographical dictionary presents a stellar lineup of talented, versatile character actors who regularly appeared in horror and science fiction films during Hollywood's golden age. Many are well known by genre buffs and casual fans--they include Lionel Atwill, John Carradine, Dwight Frye, Rondo Hatton, Dick Miller, J. Carroll Naish, Maria Ouspenskaya, Glenn Strange, Edward Van Sloan, and George Zucco. Some are perhaps not so well known but equally at home in the horror and science fiction films--such as Anthony Carbone, Harry Cording, Rosemary La Planche, Dick Purcell, Elizabeth Russell and Mel Welles. The 96 entries are complete with a biography and in-depth analyses of the actor's best performances--demonstrating how important these personalities were to the success of their genre films.
Quinlan's Character Stars
Author: David Quinlan
Publisher:
Published: 2005-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781903111956
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains over 1200 entries for character actors from American and British studios. Each entry includes a brief biographical sketch, a photograph, and a listing of all the actor or actresses' movie performances.
Hey! It's that Guy!
Author: Tara Ariano
Publisher: Quirk Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781594740428
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSaluting the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry, this guide identifies "famous" character actors and actresses. It includes a full-color photo section for easy identification and an informative--and irreverent--biography.
Actresses of a Certain Character
Author: Axel Nissen
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0786427469
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Information presented regarding birth, death, film credits and analyzes each player's unique talents, signature roles and career development. Representative range of backgrounds, character types and career experiences including actresses such as Agnes Moorehead, Thelma Ritter, Beulah Bondi, Sara Allgood, and Jessie Ralph, among others. A fascinating tour through Hollywood's big studio era and the lives of its characters"--Provided by publisher.
Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars
Author: David Quinlan
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 520
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncluding over 1800 entries, this guide provides a short biography for each star, with a complete filmography of all film, television, voice-overs and guest appearances. Those featured include Jim Carrey, Uma Thurman and Brad Pitt, and there is also updated information on all stars with re-assessments of career turnarounds, such as John Travolta and Tommy Lee Jones.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Movie Character Actors
Author: David Quinlan
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKQuinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Comedy Stars
Author: David Quinlan
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis reference guide looks at the career histories of nearly 300 comedy stars, some of whom have a prodigious reputation resting only on one or two outstanding films. The author examines their methds and their sense of physical comedy with background stories as to how comic effects were achieved. Over 350 photographs illustrate entries for nearly 300 comedy stars, including John Cleese, Steve Martin and Danny De Vito and older favourites, the Marx Brothers, Mae West and Danny Kaye. Each entry is accompanied by a complete filmography, including film, TV and guest appearances, plus voice-over narrations and films directed.
Journeys of Desire
Author: Alastair Phillips
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2019-07-25
Total Pages: 350
ISBN-13: 1838716572
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive guide to European actors in American film, this book brings together 15 chapters with A-Z entries on over 900 individuals. It includes case studies of prominent individuals and phenomena associated with the emigres, such as the stereotyping of European actresses in 'bad women' roles, and the irony of Jewish actors playing Nazis.
Beyond the Stars: Stock characters in American popular film
Author: Paul Loukides
Publisher: Popular Press
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780879724795
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe third of five volumes of new scholarship on American movie conventions. The 19 essays explore cinematic representations of such material items as food, weapons, clothing, tools, technology, and art and literature. Not illustrated. No index. Paper edition (unseen), $13.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.
