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Scott Allen Nollen introduces you to: My Three Sons Lee - Jimmy - Tommy Otherwise known as THE SONS OF CHARLIE CHAN Charlie Chan has been recognized by fans and critics as one of the most famous of fictional screen detectives, achieving prominence both in the novels of creator Earl Derr Biggers and, of course, through a series of popular films made throughout the 30s and 40s: The Golden Age of Hollywood. Assisting the Chinese master detective in solving puzzling and intriguing cinematic mysteries are his Americanized Number One, Two and Three sons: each eager, well-meaning . . . and occasional bumbling. While much has been written about the movie history of Chan, Scott Allen Nollen's series is the first to focus on the actors who portrayed his key offspring: Keye Luke, (Victor) Sen Yung and Benson Fong. Through the pages of Volume 1, readers will learn about the backgrounds, early ambitions and the interesting circumstances that landed each their most famous role. In addition, Scott provides detailed information about other early screen appearances and offers a personal look into their lives away from the camera. Volume I of THE SONS OF CHARLIE CHAN is a fascinating read, an important Hollywood historical reference and an invaluable addition to any film fan's library.

Scott Allen Nollen introduces you to: My Three Sons Lee - Jimmy - Tommy Otherwise known as THE SONS OF CHARLIE CHAN Charlie Chan has been recognized by fans and critics as one of the most famous of fictional screen detectives, achieving prominence both in the novels of creator Earl Derr Biggers and, of course, through a series of popular films made throughout the 30s and 40s: The Golden Age of Hollywood. Assisting the Chinese master detective in solving puzzling and intriguing cinematic mysteries are his Americanized Number One, Two and Three sons: each eager, well-meaning . . . and occasional bumbling. While much has been written about the movie history of Chan, Scott Allen Nollen's series is the first to focus on the actors who portrayed his key offspring: Keye Luke, (Victor) Sen Yung and Benson Fong. Through the pages of Volume 1, readers will learn about the backgrounds, early ambitions and the interesting circumstances that landed each their most famous role. In addition, Scott provides detailed information about other early screen appearances and offers a personal look into their lives away from the camera. Volume I of THE SONS OF CHARLIE CHAN is a fascinating read, an important Hollywood historical reference and an invaluable addition to any film fan's library.

Covers 112 films with a commentary from the author and other film buffs. This book includes an appendix which provides a filmographic guide to the films covered in the work, including lists of primary actors, release dates, directorial credits, and running times.

Based on extensive new research, this biography and career study of Boris Karloff's ""eastern"" films provides a critical examination of 41 features, including many overlooked early roles, and offers fresh perspective on a cinematic luminary so often labelled a "horror icon".

The prodigious but humble scion of a New York theatrical family, Chester Morris acted on Broadway as a teenager and earned an Academy Award nomination. This first book about Morris provides a detailed, account of his life and career on stage, film, radio, and television, and as a celebrated magician.

As two of the highest grossing entertainers of the mid-century film industry, comic greats Bud Abbott and Lou Costello made over 30 films between 1940 and 1956. This book focuses on the immensely popular wartime films of Abbott and Costello, discussing the production, content, and reception of 18 films.

Considered one of the finest performers in world cinema, Japanese actor Takashi Shimura (1905-1982) appeared in more than 300 stage, film and television roles during his five-decade career. This is the first complete English-language account of Shimura's work. In addition to historical and critical coverage, it includes an extensive filmography.

Traces the making and influence of the film and the Burns brothers' continuing efforts to obtain a pardon, which never came. A truly unique volume, it exposes a shameful miscarriage of justice, while also covering the powerful Warner Bros. film, and its imitators that followed over the coming decades.

The first book-length study of the 12 films starring the first African American to receive top billing in motion pictures such as The Emperor Jones, Sanders of the River and Show Boat. Original research is provided from primary materials housed at the Schomburg Center for Black Culture in Harlem and from Robeson's family and friends.

This text evaluates the work of Laurel and Hardy. It summarizes the critical reception of the two and compares Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy to other contemporary comedians. Brief biographies analyse early solo films and the development of the team. Attention is given to cinematic and comic style.

Louis Armstrong was not only a virtuoso musician, singer, composer and actor, but also a dedicated writer who typed hundreds of letters and reminiscences, carrying a typewriter with him on his constant travels around the globe. This biography includes the major events of his life, and his artistic innovations and cultural achievements.

These were unique, complex, personal and professional relationships between master director John Ford and his two favourite actors, John Wayne and Ward Bond. The book provides a biography of each and a detailed exploration of Ford's work as it was intertwined with the lives and work of both Wayne and Bond (whose biography here is the first ever published).

Robert Louis Stevenson's cinematic legacy is studied in-depth here, with a look at his life and his body of work. From The Sire De Maletroit's Door (1877) to St. Ives (1896), each adapted story and all relevant film versions are examined, including exhaustive analyses of the 1931 adaptation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and the 1945 version of The Body Snatcher. A discussion of the process of adapting literature for the movies, demonstrating how Stevenson's stories have been misrepresented for more than 80 years, is also provided.

Offers information on films based on Robin Hood. This work also examines other historical figures such as Scottish rebel-outlaws Rob Roy MacGregor and William Wallace. It also offers a filmography, including production information, and the text is highlighted by photographs, advertisements, and illustrations.

Written by a personal acquaintance of several of its members, this is a history the band, Jethro Tull, through to 2001. A chronology of all the band's recordings as well as information on all accompanying tours is included.