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From Headline Hunter to Superman
Richard R. Ness
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Description for From Headline Hunter to Superman
Hardback. This filmography, a detailed analysis of journalists as they have been portrayed in films, consists of 2,165 entries for feature films from the silent era through 1996. Num Pages: 808 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: APF; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 287 x 222 x 50. Weight in Grams: 2179.
Although recent films such as The Paper, I Love Trouble, and Up Close and Personal demonstrate the continuing popularity of movies about the press, the journalism film has seldom been recognized as a major genre. This filmography, a detailed analysis of journalists as they have been portrayed in films, consists of 2,165 entries for feature films from the silent era through 1996. In addition to providing an extensive discussion of significant journalism films such as The Front Page, His Girl Friday, Ace in the Hole, and Broadcast News, the text examines lesser-known works which helped to reinforce the image ... Read more
Although recent films such as The Paper, I Love Trouble, and Up Close and Personal demonstrate the continuing popularity of movies about the press, the journalism film has seldom been recognized as a major genre. This filmography, a detailed analysis of journalists as they have been portrayed in films, consists of 2,165 entries for feature films from the silent era through 1996. In addition to providing an extensive discussion of significant journalism films such as The Front Page, His Girl Friday, Ace in the Hole, and Broadcast News, the text examines lesser-known works which helped to reinforce the image ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
808
Condition
New
Number of Pages
808
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810832916
SKU
V9780810832916
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99-15
About Richard R. Ness
Richard R. Ness is an instructor in the department of Communications at Wayne State University and has taught film history, theory, and criticism at Iowa State University.
Reviews for From Headline Hunter to Superman
This filmography is the first and most comprehensive book of its kind....recommended for inclusion in libraries that support the study of filmography and journalism.
American Reference Books Annual
...a unique reference source...
Classic Images
...exhaustive...worth the attention of journalism historians eager to illustrate for their students the changing role of the reporter in American culture and ... Read more
American Reference Books Annual
...a unique reference source...
Classic Images
...exhaustive...worth the attention of journalism historians eager to illustrate for their students the changing role of the reporter in American culture and ... Read more