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Majestic Hollywood: The Greatest Films of 1939
Mark Vieira
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Description for Majestic Hollywood: The Greatest Films of 1939
Paperback. A showcase of the 50 most unforgettable films from 1939; includes scene stills, behind-the-scenes candids, portraits, poster art, and more! Num Pages: 224 pages, Color photos throughout, B&W photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJG; APF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 281 x 16. Weight in Grams: 974.
1939 was a watershed year. The Great Depression was barely over economics, politics, and culture braced for war. There was a lull before the storm and Hollywood, as if expecting to be judged by posterity, produced a portfolio of masterpieces. No year before or since has yielded so many beloved works of cinematic art: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Gunga Din, Only Angels Have Wings, Destry Rides Again, Beau Geste, Wuthering Heights, The Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach, Ninotchka, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Dark Victory, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Women , and of course, Gone With the Wind ... Read more
1939 was a watershed year. The Great Depression was barely over economics, politics, and culture braced for war. There was a lull before the storm and Hollywood, as if expecting to be judged by posterity, produced a portfolio of masterpieces. No year before or since has yielded so many beloved works of cinematic art: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Gunga Din, Only Angels Have Wings, Destry Rides Again, Beau Geste, Wuthering Heights, The Wizard of Oz, Stagecoach, Ninotchka, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Dark Victory, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Women , and of course, Gone With the Wind ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Running Press,U.S.
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780762451562
SKU
V9780762451562
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About Mark Vieira
Mark A. Vieira is a photographer and writer specializing in Hollywood history. His books include The Making of Some Like It Hot (with Tony Curtis), Greta Garbo: A Cinematic Legacy, and Sin in Soft Focus: Pre-Code Hollywood. He has lectured at USC, UCLA, Lincoln centre, and Universal Studios. He has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, and in documentaries such as ... Read more
Reviews for Majestic Hollywood: The Greatest Films of 1939
"This popular history, complete with rare film stills, is recommended for vintage film fans." -Library Journal