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- More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book--such films as The Accused, Among the Living, The Asphalt Jungle, Baby Face Nelson, Bait, The Beat Generation, Crossfire, Dark Passage, I Walk Alone, The Las Vegas Story, The Naked City, Strangers on a Train, White Heat, and The Window.
- About the Author: The late Michael F. Keaney was a fan of classic movies and the author of two McFarland books about film noir.
- 551 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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About the Book
More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book--such films as The Accused, Among the Living, The Asphalt Jungle, Baby Face Nelson, Bait, The Beat Generation, Crossfire, Dark Passage, I Walk Alone, The Las Vegas Story, The Naked City, Strangers on a Train, White Heat, and The Window. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending.Book Synopsis
More than 700 films from the classic period of film noir (1940 to 1959) are presented in this exhaustive reference book--such films as The Accused, Among the Living, The Asphalt Jungle, Baby Face Nelson, Bait, The Beat Generation, Crossfire, Dark Passage, I Walk Alone, The Las Vegas Story, The Naked City, Strangers on a Train, White Heat, and The Window. For each film, the following information is provided: the title, release date, main performers, screenwriter(s), director(s), type of noir, thematic content, a rating based on the five-star system, and a plot synopsis that does not reveal the ending.Review Quotes
"recommend[ed]...a good film noir volume...memorable quotes...a terrific reference"--Classic Images; "a worthy addition"--Booklist; "engaging...suitable for both scholars and fans...informative...highly recommended"--Choice; "monumental"--Against the Grain; "Keaney's enthusiasm for the material is evident"--College & Research Libraries.
About the Author
The late Michael F. Keaney was a fan of classic movies and the author of two McFarland books about film noir.Dimensions (Overall): 9.9 Inches (H) x 6.9 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.15 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Film
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 551
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Theme: Guides & Reviews
Format: Paperback
Author: Michael F Keaney
Language: English
Street Date: November 22, 2010
TCIN: 88981912
UPC: 9780786463664
Item Number (DPCI): 247-57-6314
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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