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      The Mae West Films (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      Mae West is one of the true icons of show business, enjoying success on stage and in movies. She created her character, wrote her own dialog, and understood self-promotion. An…

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      The Mae West Films

      James L Neibaur

      Mae West is one of the true icons of show business, enjoying success on stage and in movies. She created her character, wrote her own dialog, and understood self-promotion. An…

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      James Cagney Films of the 1930s

      James L. Neibaur

      This book provides a film-by-film look at the thirty-two movies James Cagney made during the 1930s, from his supporting role in Sinner’s Holiday (1930) to the end of the decade…

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      The Joe E. Brown Films

      James L Neibaur

      Joe E. Brown was the most popular movie comedian in the 1930s, his films being bigger moneymakers than those featuring Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, or The Marx Brothers. A…

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      The Joe E. Brown Films (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      Joe E. Brown was the most popular movie comedian in the 1930s, his films being bigger moneymakers than those featuring Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, or The Marx Brothers. A…

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      The Films of John Garfield

      James L Neibaur

      John Garfield was, and remains, one of the most impactful actors of 20th century American cinema. A towering influence on so many screen performers who came along afterward, Garfield managed…

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      Directed by William Beaudine: An Overview

      James L Neibaur

      The first book on William Beaudine, one of the most misrepresented directors in film history.

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      Directed by William Beaudine: An Overview (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      The first book on William Beaudine, one of the most misrepresented directors in film history.

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      The Charlie Chan Films

      James L Neibaur

      The Charlie Chan film series from 1931-1949 went through three lead actors and two studios over 44 films while still maintaining consistent popularity with moviegoers. This book looks at all…

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      The Charlie Chan Films (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      The Charlie Chan film series from 1931-1949 went through three lead actors and two studios over 44 films while still maintaining consistent popularity with moviegoers. This book looks at all…

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      The George Raft Films (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      All about the films of tough guy, George Raft.

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      John Wayne B-Westerns 1932-1939 (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      John Wayne's films, from the beginning to Stagecoach.

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      John Wayne B-Westerns 1932-1939

      James L Neibaur

      John Wayne's films, from the beginning to Stagecoach.

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      Chaplin at Essanay: A Film Artist in Transition, 1915-1916

      James L. Neibaur

      Examines sixteen Charlie Chaplin comedies produced at Essanay, showing Chaplin as an artist in transition from the knockabout Keystone farces to more refined, sometimes brilliant Mutual productions.

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      The W.C. Fields Films

      James L. Neibaur

      W.C. Fields was one of the top comedians of Hollywood’s golden era of the 1930s and 1940s, and has emerged as a comic icon since. This book is a film-by-film…

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      The Films of John Garfield (hardback)

      James L Neibaur

      John Garfield was, and remains, one of the most impactful actors of 20th century American cinema. A towering influence on so many screen performers who came along afterward, Garfield managed…

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      The George Raft Films

      James L Neibaur

      All about the films of tough guy, George Raft.

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      Early Charlie Chaplin: The Artist as Apprentice at Keystone Studios

      James L. Neibaur

      Before making a name for himself as an undisputed master of cinema, Charlie Chaplin first developed his acting, writing, and directing skills at Keystone Studios. This book examines each of…

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      Butterfly in the Rain: The 1927 Abduction and Murder of Marion Parker

      James L. Neibaur

      The chilling 1927 abduction and murder of Marion Parker-a shocking crime that unveiled the unthinkable reality of child abduction– set off one of the greatest manhunts in California history, and…

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      The Bob Hope Films

      James L. Neibaur

      Begins with a discussion of Bob Hope’s early career and the short films that he starred in, and then covers each of the Hope films beginning with ‘The Big Broadcast’…

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      The RKO Features: A Complete Filmography of the Feature Films Released or Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, 1929-1960

      James L. Neibaur

      Noted for its B westerns, RKO also produced several movie classics; two were Citizen Kane and Gunga Din. Comprehensive filmographic data are included here for all of the studio’s features…

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      Arbuckle and Keaton: Their 14 Film Collaborations

      James L. Neibaur

      Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton appeared together in 14 films between 1917 and 1919. This book covers various films, from The Butcher Boy to The Garage . It includes information…

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      The Andy Clyde Columbia Comedies

      James L. Neibaur

      Presents a film-by-film look at the short subjects Andy Clyde starred in for Columbia Pictures from 1934-1956. There are also introductory chapters on Clyde’s early life, stage work, silent films…

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      The Films of Jean Harlow

      James L. Neibaur

      One of the great icons of 1930s Hollywood film, Jean Harlow died a tragically early death in 1937 at age 26. Taking a film-by-film look at Harlow’s work and her…

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      Clark Gable in the 1930s: The Films That Made Him King of Hollywood

      James L. Neibaur

      The 1930s represented the strongest and most significant decade in Clark Gable’s career. The decade culminated with Gable’s most noted movie, Gone With the Wind. This book traces Gable’s early…

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      The Films of Judy Garland

      James L. Neibaur

      Judy Garland was an entertainment icon whose performances on stage, screen and television had a tremendous impact across decades and media. This film-by-film study of her work follows her progression…

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      The Elvis Movies

      James L. Neibaur

      In addition to his phenomenal career as a singer, Elvis Presley was also a box office star, from his first film, Love Me Tender, to his final feature, Change of…

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      The Clint Eastwood Westerns

      James L. Neibaur

      This book looks at the film and television genre that made Clint Eastwood a star: westerns. The author discusses in detail the production, impact, influences, and successes (both critical and…

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      The Essential Jack Nicholson

      James L. Neibaur

      The Essential Jack Nicholson looks at the key films in the career of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. After a brief profile of the actor, author James L. Neibaur highlights…

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      The Fall of Buster Keaton: His Films for MGM, Educational Pictures, and Columbia

      James L. Neibaur

      The Fall of Buster Keaton assesses Keaton’s work during the talking picture era, especially those made at MGM, Educational, and Columbia studios. While giving some attention to the early part…

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      The Silent Films of Harry Langdon (1923-1928)

      James L. Neibaur

      In The Silent Films of Harry Langdon (1923-1928), film historian James Neibaur examines Langdon’s strange, fascinating work during the silent era, when he made landmark films that were often ahead…

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      The Charley Chase Talkies: 1929-1940

      James L. Neibaur

      In The Charley Chase Talkies: 1929-1940, James L. Neibaur examines, film-by-film, the comedian’s 79 short subjects at Roach and Columbia studios. The first book to examine any portion of Chase’s…

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      The Hal Roach Comedy Shorts of Thelma Todd, ZaSu Pitts and Patsy Kelly

      James L. Neibaur

      Producer Hal Roach wanted to match his success with Laurel and Hardy by producing films with a female comedy team. So in 1931 he teamed up Thelma Todd and ZaSu…

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      The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

      James L. Neibaur

      Universal Studios produced some of the most famous movie monsters in history, including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man. This book provides a fascinating look…

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      The Essential Mickey Rooney

      James L. Neibaur

      From silent films in the 1920s to featured films through 2015, Mickey Rooney had one of the longest careers in Hollywood. This book looks at the most significant films in…

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      The Monster Movies of Universal Studios

      James L. Neibaur

      Universal Studios produced some of the most famous movie monsters in history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man. This book looks at each of…

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      The Jerry Lewis Films: An Analytical Filmography of the Innovative Comic

      James L. Neibaur,Ted Okuda

      Using interviews with Jerry Lewis and many of his co-stars, this book analyses his collaborative efforts with Dean Martin, his subsequent solo work, his writing and directorial careers, and more…

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      Stan Without Ollie: The Stan Laurel Solo Films, 1917-1927

      Ted Okuda,James L. Neibaur

      Long before his momentous teaming with Oliver Hardy, comedian Stan Laurel (1890-1965) was a motion picture star. This is a film-by-film look at the pictures Stan made as a solo…

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      Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen: The Singer as Actor and Filmmaker

      James L. Neibaur,Gary Schneeberger

      Frank Sinatra is an iconic figure in music, but his film career is often overlooked. This book examines each of Sinatra’s movies, from his early years as a bobby soxer…

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      Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts: 1920-1923

      James L. Neibaur,Terri Niemi

      In Buster Keaton’s Silent Shorts: 1920-1923, James L. Neibaur and Terri Niemi provide a film-by-film assessment of Buster Keaton’s short films produced in the early 1920s. The authors discuss the…

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      The Films of Bruce Willis (hardback)

      James L Neibaur, Gary Schneeberger

      The complete history of Bruce Willis in films.

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      The Films of Bruce Willis

      James L Neibaur, Gary Schneeberger

      The complete history of Bruce Willis in films.

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      From Connery to Craig: The James Bond Film Series

      James L Neibaur,Gary Schneeberger

      The complete history of the James Bond film series.

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      From Connery to Craig (hardback)

      James L Neibaur, Gary Schneeberger

      The complete history of the James Bond film series.

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