W. C. Fields Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies

Autor*innen

• Nicholas Yanni

Reihen

• Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies

Parameter

• Biografien
• Film
• Kunst & Kultur

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The Pyramid Illustrated History of the Movies is a series of volumes that offers a comprehensive overview and brings a fresh perspective to the influential figures, forms, and styles in the development of motion pictures. Each lavishly illustrated volume has been designed to stimulate the interest of the student for whom film is an art, and to stir the memories of the fan for whom "going to the movies" will always be an exhilarating experience. -- Egbert Souse. Larson E. Whipsnade. Cuthbert J. Twillie. All of these improbable names belong to one outrageous man: the comic genius named W. C. Fields. In this book, Nicholas Yanni recreates the most uproarious moments from Fieldsian folklore, including his classic encounters with cars, children, and Mae West, and assesses Fields' larger then life style and personality. Healso offers ample illustrations that capture the Great Man at his hilarious best

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1974
• Einband: Paperback