Of Gods And Monsters: A Critical Guide To Universal Studios' Science Fiction, Horror And Mystery Films, 1929-1939 - Couverture souple

Soister, John T.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0786421533 ISBN 13 : 9780786421534

Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2005

Synopsis

While Universal's Dracula and Frankenstein (both 1931) have received the most coverage of any of the studio's genre releases, it is the lesser known films that have long fascinated fans and historians alike. Starting with The Last Warning, a 1929 movie released as both a silent and a talkie, Universal provided a decade of films that entertained audiences and sometimes frustrated critics.

Each of Universal's horror, science fiction and "twisted mystery" films receives an in-depth essay for each film. The focus is first on the background to the making of the movie and its place in the Universal catalog. A detailed plot synopsis with critical commentary follows. Filmographic data for the film conclude the entry. Universal's The Shadow short film series is covered in an appendix. Many rare illustrations and movie posters are also included.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

John T. Soister is a teacher of modern and classical languages, and lives in Denver, Colorado.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: McFarland & Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0786421533
• ISBN 13: 9780786421534
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 405
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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