Lloyd, Ann / Robinson, David.

Movies of the Forties. Edited by Ann Lloyd. Consultant Editor David Robinson.

London, Orbis Publishing, 1984. 21.3 cm x 28.9 cm. 218 pages. With many black and white and colour illustrations. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.

Includes for example the following contents: Hollywood goes to war by Colin Schindler / The Story of G.I. Joe (1945) by Tom Milne / Documents of War by Clyde Jeavons / Bicycle Thieves (1948) by John Francis Lane / Vittorio De Sica by John Francis Lane / Citizen Kane (1940) by Arnold Desser / David Lean by Adrian Turner / The Maltese Falcon (1941) by David Robinson / From stage to screen by Michael Pye / Walt Disney by Brian Sibley / Norman McLaren by David Curtis / Peak Years at Paramount by William S.Kenly / ‘Wild Bill’ Wellman by Christopher Wicking / Metro-Goldwyn-Musical by John Russell Taylor etc.

The Forties was the era of stars such as Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart, Rita Hayworth and Judy Garland, Katharine Hepburn and Orson Welles. Whether you are a film enthusiast or simply like watching classic films on television, this book provides you with the background information on the films, stars and film-makers of this memorable decade.

Over 600 illustrations, most of which are in colour, make this an informative but above all entertaining history of the development and achievements of world cinema from 1940 to 1949. (From cover notes)

• Keywords: David Puttnam · David Puttnam Collection · Film · Film & TV Rare · film commentary · Film Photography · Forties · Illustrated · Library & Collection Building · Movies
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0856136611
• Inventory Number: 200391AB