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
The 1930s represented the strongest and most significant decade in Clark Gable's career. The decade culminated with Gable's most noted... Læs mere
Frank Sinatra is an iconic figure in music, but his film career is often overlooked. This book examines each of Sinatra’s movies, from... Læs mere
Judy Garland was an entertainment icon whose performances on stage, screen and television had a tremendous impact across decades and media. This film-by-film study of her work... Læs mere
This book begins with a discussion of Bob Hope's early career and the short films that he starred in, and then covers each of the Hope films beginning with The Big Broadcast of 1938. Cast and credit information is provided for each film.