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Return to Paradise
Larry Langman
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Description for Return to Paradise
Hardback. Over 600 American films, released between 1908 and the present, are arranged in chronological order in this work. A must for the film buff, each entry lists the title, year of release, the releasing company or distributor, the director, screenwriter and major cast credits. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; APF; HBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 142 x 27. Weight in Grams: 590.
Return to Paradise explores those films whose plots revolve chiefly around the South Seas and shows how American culture has influenced both the thematic portrayal and content of each film. Similarly, the author presents the ways in which these films have reflected American society, laws and attitudes. Over 600 American films, released between 1908 and the present, are arranged in chronological order in this work. Remakes and films with alternate titles are listed, as well as those films adapted from a published work. A must for the film buff, each entry lists the title, year of release, the ... Read more
Return to Paradise explores those films whose plots revolve chiefly around the South Seas and shows how American culture has influenced both the thematic portrayal and content of each film. Similarly, the author presents the ways in which these films have reflected American society, laws and attitudes. Over 600 American films, released between 1908 and the present, are arranged in chronological order in this work. Remakes and films with alternate titles are listed, as well as those films adapted from a published work. A must for the film buff, each entry lists the title, year of release, the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810832688
SKU
V9780810832688
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Ref
99-15
About Larry Langman
Larry Langman has been an instructor in film history and art for fifteen years and is the author or co-author of several books, including A Guide to American Silent Crime Films (1994).
Reviews for Return to Paradise
Film buffs will enjoy examining this well-written book that could prove useful to students and researchers in the fields of cinema and pop culture.
American Reference Books Annual
...an entertaining guide to South Sea island movies...
Film Review
...covers a subject not readily accessible through the indexes of the 'American Film Institutes Catalogs.'
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American Reference Books Annual
...an entertaining guide to South Sea island movies...
Film Review
...covers a subject not readily accessible through the indexes of the 'American Film Institutes Catalogs.'
Classic Images ... Read more