Clive Hirschhorn Bücher

They sent chills down your spine with Dracula; made you laugh with Abbot & Costello and cry with ET; and nearly scared you to death with The Birds, Jaws, and Jurassic Park. Universal Studios' phenomenal success didn't come easily, and theirs is a tale worthy of a movie itself. Founded in 1912 by the legendary Carl Laemmle, Universal struggled hard in the early days to compete with its rivals, finally succeeded in the 1920s, and then began a roller coaster of ups and downs that climaxed in the new millennium with its status as a true industry leader. The major players included directors Hitchcock, Ford, Scorsese, Stone, and Lee and actors De Niro, Pacino, Streep, and Sarandon. Through an analysis of each movie, from the golden silents to Schindler's List, the exciting history of one of the world's greatest studios comes alive.

This illustrated guide from a London film and theater critic captures the perennial world of make-believe and assesses every Hollywood musical made between 1927 and 1982. Illustrated with stills, many of which have never been published before.

In 1968, Clive Hirschhorn, a young writer for the London Sunday Express, secured a rare interview with the legendary Mae West, who at 75, defied age with her youthful appearance and vibrant personality. This account offers a humorous and poignant exploration of Mae West's life, revealing the complexities behind her iconic public persona. With insights into her wit and wisdom, the narrative highlights her lasting cultural impact and the unique charm that made her a trailblazer in expressing sexuality. Leonard Maltin praises her enduring legacy in show business.

Since 1924, Columbia Pictures has made over 3,000 movies, becoming one of the most successful studios of Hollywood's Golden Age. Every one of those movies, from It Happened One Night to Men In Black, appears in noted film critic Clive Hirschhorn's grandly oversize, picture-filled book. Also included are a synopsis, casting, lively critical commentary, running time, and an extensive timeline of every Columbia film that ever won, or received, a nomination for an Oscar. "Excellent."--Publishers Weekly.