The Encyclopedia of British Film

The Encyclopedia of British Film

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 876

ISBN-13:

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Fully updated edition of a comprehensive history of the British film industry from its inception to the present day, with minute listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. An invaluable addition to the reference shelf of anyone with an interest in British cinema.Brian McFarlane is professor of film history at Monash University in Australia.


The Encyclopedia of British Film

The Encyclopedia of British Film

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2016-05-16

Total Pages: 2178

ISBN-13: 1526111969

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With well over 6,300 articles, including over 500 new entries, this fourth edition of The Encyclopedia of British Film is a fully updated invaluable reference guide to the British film industry. It is the most authoritative volume yet, stretching from the inception of the industry to the present day, with detailed listings of the producers, directors, actors and studios behind a century or so of great British cinema. Brian McFarlane's meticulously researched guide is the definitive companion for anyone interested in the world of film. Previous editions have sold many thousands of copies and this fourth edition will be an essential work of reference for enthusiasts interested in the history of British cinema, and for universities and libraries.


The Cinema of Britain and Ireland

The Cinema of Britain and Ireland

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Wallflower Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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A fresh, concise but wide-ranging introduction to and overview of British and Irish cinema, this volume contains 24 essays, each on a separate seminal film from the region. Films under discussion include 'Pink String and Sealing Wax', 'Room at the Top', 'The Italian Job', 'Orlando', and 'Sweet Sixteen'.


The British 'B' Film

The British 'B' Film

Author: Steve Chibnall

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2019-07-25

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 183871863X

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This is the first book to provide a thorough examination of the British 'B' movie, from the war years to the 1960s. The authors draw on archival research, contemporary trade papers and interviews with key 'B' filmmakers to map the 'B' movie phenomenon both as artefact and as industry product, and as a reflection on their times.


The Routledge Encyclopedia of Films

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Films

Author: Sabine Haenni

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 1317682602

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Films comprises 200 essays by leading film scholars analysing the most important, influential, innovative and interesting films of all time. Arranged alphabetically, each entry explores why each film is significant for those who study film and explores the social, historical and political contexts in which the film was produced. Ranging from Hollywood classics to international bestsellers to lesser-known representations of national cinema, this collection is deliberately broad in scope crossing decades, boundaries and genres. The encyclopedia thus provides an introduction to the historical range and scope of cinema produced throughout the world.


Lance Comfort

Lance Comfort

Author: Brian McFarlane

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780719054846

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This is a study of the work of Lance Comfort, who made films such as Hatter's Castle and Temptation Harbour between 1941 and 1965. The book should appeal to students and researchers in British cinema.


The Encyclopedia of British Film

The Encyclopedia of British Film

Author: Anthony Slide

Publisher: Methuen Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 842

ISBN-13:

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A comprehensive history of the British film industry from its inception to the present day, with minute listings of the producers, directors, actors, and studios behind a century of British cinema. Published in association with the British Film Institute and illustrated with black and white photos of film stars and filmmakers from the 1920s to the present day.


The Film Encyclopedia

The Film Encyclopedia

Author: Ephraim Katz

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-02-26

Total Pages: 4150

ISBN-13: 0062277111

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