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Author: Stephen Cox
Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781888952612
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Abbott & Costello Story is a fond tribute to the comedy team that made Who, What, and I Don't Know the most hilarious names of baseball players ever batted around on the silver screen.
Author: Bob Thomas
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 1977
Total Pages: 230
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKBiography of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, one of the greatest comedy teams of all time.
Author: Bob Furmanek
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 278
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe president of the Abbott and Costello Fan Club and the personal archivist for the Abbott and Costello estates combine their resources to produce this comprehensive, one-of-a-kind volume. Giving in-depth coverage of each of their 36 feature films from start to finish, this is the only book that has the permission of Abbott and Costello estates to use rare personal materials, many of which have never before been seen by the public.
Author: Jeffrey S. Miller
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2004-03-22
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780786419227
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhile Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are more famously known for their straight comedy routines, they did make a number of films in which horror played a crucial role. The first part of this critical reference examines the Abbott and Costello "Meet the Monsters" spoof films (Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and The Mummy). The second sections deals with Abbott and Costello's films with horror elements that do not follow this formula: Hold That Ghost, The Time of Their Lives and Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff. The plot of each film is examined in detail with special attention paid to the comedians' styles of comedy, the effect of the horror scenes, and the place of the film in the Abbott and Costello canon. The reactions of critics (then and now) and the influences the films have had on the horror and comedy genres and on pop culture are also discussed. A lengthy introduction provides background on the lives of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello and the development of Universal Studios as the premier horror factory.
Author: Richard J. Anobile
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 264
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Scott Allen Nollen
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2009-06-08
Total Pages: 223
ISBN-13: 0786453257
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs two of the most popular entertainers of the mid-century film industry, comic greats Bud Abbott and Lou Costello offered an essential balm to the American public following the sorrows of the Great Depression and during the trauma of World War II. This is the first book to focus in detail on the immensely popular wartime films of Abbott and Costello, discussing the production, content, and reception of 18 films within the context of wartime events on the home front and abroad. The films covered include the service comedies Buck Privates, In the Navy, and Keep 'Em Flying; more mainstream comic relief films such as Pardon My Sarong and Who Done It?; and post-war experiments such as Little Giant and The Time of Their Lives. More than 120 stills and lobby cards from the author's personal collection illustrate the text, including many showing outtakes or deleted scenes.
Author: Bob Thomas
Publisher: Theme Park Press
Published: 2016-05-08
Total Pages: 182
ISBN-13: 9781941500996
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Marceline to the Magic Kingdom. Award-winning Associate Press reporter Bob Thomas' original biography of Walt Disney is fast-moving and insightful - the perfect introduction to Walt for readers of all ages.
Author: Philip J. Riley
Publisher: Magicimage Filmbooks
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 172
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the vaults of the Ackerman Archives. Contains: production background; a press book; biography notes on cast and crew; complete shooting script; rare photos; and behind the scene photos.
Author: David J. Skal
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Published: 2020-09-01
Total Pages: 539
ISBN-13: 0762497602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTurner Classic Movies presents a collection of monster greats, modern and classic horror, and family-friendly cinematic treats that capture the spirit of Halloween, complete with reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and iconic images. Fright Favorites spotlights 31 essential Halloween-time films, their associated sequels and remakes, and recommendations to expand your seasonal repertoire based on your favorites. Featured titles include Nosferatu (1922), Dracula (1931), Cat People (1942), Them (1953), House on Haunted Hill (1959), Black Sunday (1960), Rosemary's Baby (1968), Young Frankenstein (1976), Beetlejuice (1988), Get Out (2017), and many more.
Author: Jeanne Darst
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Published: 2012-11-06
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1594486174
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJeanne Darst grew up in a family where their life was driven by a father who was a failed writer, and an alcoholic mother. As an adult she has pursued writing as well and examines the question of whether it is possibe to be a successful writer, sober, creative and ambititious while also having happy family life.
