The Adventures of Bobby O'Malley and Bandit - Trilogy
The Adventures of Bobby O'Malley and Bandit - Trilogy

Author: J.W. Jacobs

Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.

Published: 2019-05-07

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1644712466

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This trilogy includes the first two books (Little Bobby O'Malley and The Spirit of the Conch Shell) that reflected some of the fond memories the author had of the undeveloped jungles and wooded areas of Southeast Florida in 1949. In the new third book, The Pirates of the Bermuda Triangle, the author's imagination carries the reader on an exciting adventure at sea. All three books are both educational and fun to read, and the heartwarming ending will bring tears of joy to young readers of all ages.

Bobby O’Malley
Bobby O’Malley

Author: John Jacobs

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2014-05-07

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1491733152

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In the book Little Bobby OMalley, the reader learned of how Bobby saved the life of a young Seminole Indian boy named Tenatke-Yaha (Thunder Wolf ), and how that boy, whom Bobby would later call Thunder, became his best friend. Bobby saved Thunder from a panther, so the people of his village gave Bobby the name of Hakla-Kowechobe, which means (The Boy Who) Talks to the Panther. A year after meeting Bobby, Thunders tribe decided to move deep into the Everglades to escape the rapidly growing world of the white man. This book begins with Bobbys search for new adventures, and introduces a girl who becomes his new best friend. When his new friend comes into danger, Bobby and his dog, Bandit, must risk their lives in a trek to seek help from the spirit of the conch shell.

Radio Crime Fighters
Radio Crime Fighters

Author: Jim Cox

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-06-14

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1476612277

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In the early days of radio, producers, directors and scriptwriters were well aware of the listening public's fascination with subject matter tinged with wrongdoing. Stories of right and wrong, crime and punishment, and law and order kept audiences of every age hooked for more than thirty years. This work covers 300+ syndicated radio mystery and adventure serials that aired in the early or middle twentieth century. To be included, a series must have had one or more regularly appearing characters who fought against espionage, theft, murder and other crimes. Each entry includes series name, air dates, sponsor, extant episodes, cast information and synopsis.

Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959
Encyclopedia of American Short Films, 1926-1959

Author: Graham Webb

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2020-07-10

Total Pages: 735

ISBN-13: 1476639264

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Short subject films have a long history in American cinemas. These could be anywhere from 2 to 40 minutes long and were used as a "filler" in a picture show that would include a cartoon, a newsreel, possibly a serial and a short before launching into the feature film. Shorts could tackle any topic of interest: an unusual travelogue, a comedy, musical revues, sports, nature or popular vaudeville acts. With the advent of sound-on-film in the mid-to-late 1920s, makers of earlier silent short subjects began experimenting with the short films, using them as a testing ground for the use of sound in feature movies. After the Second World War, and the rising popularity of television, short subject films became far too expensive to produce and they had mostly disappeared from the screens by the late 1950s. This encyclopedia offers comprehensive listings of American short subject films from the 1920s through the 1950s.

A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses
A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses

Author: George A. Katchmer

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 1476609055

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Long before sound became an essential part of motion pictures, Westerns were an established genre. The men and women who brought to life cowboys, cowgirls, villains, sidekicks, distressed damsels and outraged townspeople often continued with their film careers, finding success and fame well into the sound era--always knowing that it was in silent Westerns that their careers began. More than a thousand of these once-silent Western players are featured in this fully indexed encyclopedic work. Each entry includes a detailed biography, covering both personal and professional milestones and a complete Western filmography. A foreword is supplied by Diana Serra Cary (formerly the child star "Baby Peggy"), who performed with many of the actors herein.

Lloyd Hamilton
Lloyd Hamilton

Author: Anthony Balducci

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2023-01-11

Total Pages: 261

ISBN-13: 1476650888

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At first glance, Lloyd Hamilton was a large, baby-faced comic who walked like a duck. To the trained eye, Hamilton demonstrated keen timing and an inventive mind, providing wry humor rich in emotion during his 20 year career. Perhaps most importantly, Hamilton was greatly admired by his fellow comics, receiving praise from the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. This book explores Hamilton's life and work, beginning with his conservative, middle-class childhood and continuing through the comic's entry into show business as a theatre extra, his most memorable role as half of silent comedy's "Ham and Bud" duo, and his first feature film, The Darker Self. The author examines Hamilton's private life and alcoholism and the decline of his health and career, which led to his death at the age of 43. The book includes exclusive photographs from the Hamilton family, a filmography with detailed plot descriptions, many behind-the-scenes facts, and an analysis of Hamilton's critical lost feature film A Self-Made Failure.