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Lon Chaney, Jr.: Horror Film Star, 1906-1973 [Pehme köide]

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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 248 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 229x152x13 mm, kaal: 345 g, photos, references, filmography, bibliography, index
  • Ilmumisaeg: 22-Mar-2004
  • Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0786418133
  • ISBN-13: 9780786418138
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 248 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 229x152x13 mm, kaal: 345 g, photos, references, filmography, bibliography, index
  • Ilmumisaeg: 22-Mar-2004
  • Kirjastus: McFarland & Co Inc
  • ISBN-10: 0786418133
  • ISBN-13: 9780786418138
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This biographical overview of the work of Lon Chaney, Jr. (1906-1973) focuses primarily on his film career as a leading actor in horror movies of the 1940s and 50s, but also provides discussion of his work in westerns and on television. The paperbound edition of a 1995 work, the volume is somewhat marred by the poor reproduction of the photographs. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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welcome...extensive...comprehensiveClassic Images; exhaustive...well researchedScarlet Street; excellent...insightful...filmography...is extremely useful and intriguing. Reference books of this quality and affection are rare. This tribute is long overdue and welcomePenguin Comics; a valuable biography of a seldom discussed icon...recommendedMidnight Marquee; useful information regarding the actors mainstream work and his lesser-known television performances, including an invaluable section devoted to them in the filmographyFilmfax; portrays a decent person who was an effective actor, and who was haunted by such despair that the hopelessness of his movie roles seemed the lesser of two evilsSan Francisco Examiner Magazine; the first entire book on Lon Chaney...a welcome releasePsychotronic; a fitting tribute to Chaneys importance to horror filmsThe Other Side of Show Business; required reading for fans of Golden Age horrorFilm Review; admirable jobLittle Shop of Horrors; goodVideoscope; refreshingCornerstone Magazine.

Acknowledgments ix
Preface 1(110)
1 The Early Years (1906-1931)
4(6)
2 Learning His Craft (1931-1938)
10(14)
3 Of Mice and Men (1939-1940)
24(8)
4 Man-Made Monster and The Wolf Man (1941)
32(10)
5 The Frankenstein Series
42(17)
6 The Mummy Series
59(9)
7 The Inner Sanctum Series
68(13)
8 Son of Dracula and Other Nonseries Universal Films (1941-1946)
81(17)
9 Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein and Supporting Roles
98(13)
10 Character Gems (1952-1955) 111(18)
11 Horror Films, Westerns, and Television (1956-1962) 129(27)
12 The A.C. Lyles Years (1963-1965) 156(16)
13 Exploitation, Decline, and Death (1966-1973) 172(15)
14 The Summing Up 187(6)
Notes 193(20)
Filmography 213(8)
Selected Bibliography 221(2)
Index 223
The late Don G. Smith was an associate professor in history and philosophy of education at Eastern Illinois University. He wrote for numerous publications, including Filmfax, Scarlet Street, Movie Collectors World and Midnight Marquee. He lived in Riverview Florida.