Presents a film-by-film look at the short subjects Andy Clyde starred in for Columbia Pictures from 1934-1956. There are also introductory chapters on Clyde's early life,... Læs mere
Examines sixteen Charlie Chaplin comedies produced at Essanay, showing Chaplin as an artist in transition from the knockabout Keystone farces to more refined, sometimes brilliant Mutual productions.
Producer Hal Roach wanted to match his success with Laurel and Hardy by producing films with a female comedy team. So in 1931 he... Læs mere
Comprehensive filmographic data are included here for all of RKO's features title, year... Læs mere
Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton appeared together in 14 films between 1917 and 1919. This book covers various films, from ""The Butcher Boy"" to ""The... Læs mere
W.C. Fields was one of the top comedians of Hollywood's golden era of the 1930s and 1940s, and has emerged as a comic icon since. This book is a film-by-film study of his work,... Læs mere
Universal Studios produced some of the most famous movie monsters in history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man. This... Læs mere
The 1930s represented the strongest and most significant decade in Clark Gable's career. The decade culminated with Gable's most noted... Læs mere
From silent films in the 1920s to featured films through 2015, Mickey Rooney had one of the longest careers in Hollywood. This book looks at the most significant films in... Læs mere