| Quota Quickies 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Chibnall, Steve (Author), McFarlane, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844571548 ISBN-13: 9781844571543 Publisher: British Film Institute OUR PRICE: $128.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: This book, the first of two volumes, provides a major new history of the British 'B' film, tracing the development of the low-budget supporting feature from the 1927 Films Act, which introduced a quota system for the distribution and exhibition of indigenous product, to the age of television, when 'B' film producers channeled their energies into making television programs. Along the way the authors address leading producers and studios, 'B' film stars, distributors, and the genres and themes that tended to dominate 'B' film production: comedy, horror, crime and fantasy. "Quota Quickies" includes a case study of the 'B' films of Michael Powell. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism - Performing Arts | Television - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.430 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 7" W x 9.22" (1.70 lbs) 329 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Providing a history of the British B film, this book traces the development of the low-budget supporting feature from the 1927 Films Act to the age of television, when B film producers channelled their energies into making TV programmes. It also addresses leading producers and studios, B film stars, distributors, the genres and themes, and more. |