| The Media in the Movies: A Catalog of American Journalism Films, 1900-1996 Contributor(s): Langman, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786440910 ISBN-13: 9780786440917 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $39.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2009 Annotation: Cynical news hounds, grumbling editors, snooping television newscasters, inquisitive foreign correspondents, probing newsreel cameramen, and a host of others -- all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early one-reelers to modern fare, over a thousand silent and sound films can be found. Each entry includes title, date of release, distributor, director, screenwriter, and major cast members. These credits are followed by a brief plot summary and analysis, cross-references and other information of interest to students and fans of films. The book is arranged alphabetically, and includes a preface, introduction, bibliography, a list of abbreviations, appendices, and an index of names. The detailed introduction covers an historical survey of the topic, with numerous examples of films and dates. The work also includes a selection of stills from various films. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - Reference - Language Arts & Disciplines | Journalism - Performing Arts | Reference |
| Dewey: 016.791 |
| LCCN: 9746949 |
| Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.05 lbs) 341 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cynical news hounds, grumbling editors, snooping television newscasters, inquisitive foreign correspondents, probing newsreel cameramen, and a host of others--all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early one-reelers to modern fare, over a thousand silent and sound films can be found. Each entry includes title, date of release, distributor, director, screenwriter, and major cast members. These credits are followed by a brief plot summary and analysis, cross-references and other information. The book is arranged alphabetically, and includes a preface, introduction, bibliography, a list of abbreviations, appendices, and an index of names. The detailed introduction covers an historical survey of the topic, with numerous film examples. The work also includes a selection of stills from various films. |