| A Night to Remember: The Definitive "Titanic" Film Contributor(s): Richards, Jeffrey (Author) |
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ISBN: 1860648495 ISBN-13: 9781860648496 Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company OUR PRICE: $30.64 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2002 Annotation: Of the five epic films interpreting the sinking of the Titanic, the docu-drama "A Night to Remember" (1958) is the definitive version. Jeffrey Richards' remarkable book examines the film's place in the continuing generation of Titanic mythology. He analyzes the film, unravels its production history and reception, and compares it with the other Titanic films, notably James Cameron's recent blockbuster "Titanic," |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Film - History & Criticism |
| Dewey: 791.437 |
| LCCN: 2003276361 |
| Series: British Film Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 5.52" W x 8.48" (0.42 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the night of 14-15 April 1912 during her maiden voyage Titanic struck an iceberg and sank, losing most of her passengers and crew. Of the five epic films interpreting this tragic event, the docu-drama A Night to Remember (1958) is often regarded as the definitive version. This text examines the film's place in the continuing generation of Titanic mythology. He analyses the film, unravels its production history and reception, and compares it with the other Titanic films, notably James Cameron's recent blockbuster Titanic. |
Contributor Bio(s): Richards, Jeffrey: - JEFFREY RICHARDS is Professor of Cultural History at Lancaster University, UK, and has published widely on different aspects of Victorian culture. His most recent publications include Imperialism and Music, Sir Henry Irving: A Victorian Actor and his World and Hollywood's Ancient Worlds. |