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Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Set against the glittering backdrop of Los Angeles during the gin-soaked Jazz Age and the rise of Hollywood, this debut book celebrates Anna May Wong, the first Asian American movie star, to bring an unsung heroine to light and reclaim her place in cinema history"--
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"This in-depth guide to 330 of the world's greatest stars from the silent era to the blockbusters of today contains entries featuring an insightful critique of a star's career, supported by infographic timelines and stunning photographs. Twenty feature articles focus on popular trends in cinema, from western heroes to femme fatales and movie clowns."--Publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"The story of Anna May Wong, a Chinese American actress who advocated for authentic depictions of Asians and Asian Americans in film during the early years of Hollywood. Includes sidebars on related topics, timeline, and glossary"--
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has been making movies and amazing audiences with his original and comedic stunts for decades. Pow! Bam! Ow! But before he was an international star, Jackie grew...
Author
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
Longtime friends and bike enthusiasts McGregor and Boorman wowed international audiences with their first major motorcycle journey that spanned several continents, captured in the book and television show Long Way Round. Now they are back, with the fascinating account of their second, equally ambitious journey: from the northernmost tip of Scotland, across Europe and down through Africa ending in Cape Town, this is the account of the authors' three...
113) Long way round
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
The adventure of a lifetime begins when two longtime pals, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, set off on their motorcycles taking the 'long way round' the world, covering 20,000 miles before completing their journey in New York City.
114) Mack made movies
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of the director whose silent films immortalized such slapstick clowns as the Keystone Kops, Charlie Chaplin, Fatty Arbuckle, Mabel Normand, and Ben Turpin.
Series
Bette Davis collection volume 2
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Soon after arriving in Hollywood in 1930, Bette Davis rose to the pinnacle of the film world, winning two Best Actress Oscars and 10 nominations, becoming a powerhouse nicknamed the Fourth Warner Brother, and surviving career and personal highs and lows that would crush a mere mortal. This in-depth documentary tells the whole dynamic story with film clips, interviews, newsreels, stills and reminiscences from the people who knew Davis best.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Anna May Wong knew she wanted to be a movie star from the time she was a young girl--and by 17 she became one. A third generation Chinese-American, she went on to make dozens of films in Hollywood and Europe. She was one of the few actors to successfully transition from silent to sound cinema, co-starring with Marlene Dietrich, Anthony Quinn and Douglas Fairbanks along the way. She was glamorous, talented and cosmopolitan--yet she spent most of her...
120) Paul Robeson: icon
Series
Paul Robeson portraits of the artist volume 1
Criterion collection volume 369
Criterion collection volume 370
Criterion collection volume 369
Criterion collection volume 370
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Emperor Jones: Brutus Jones, a African American Pullman porter schemes, swindles, and powers his way to become ruler of a Caribbean island. Paul Robeson : tribute to an artist: traces the singer-actor and political activist's career through his activism and his socially charged performances of his signature song, Ol' Man River. Our Paul: Actors Ruby Dee and James Earl Jones and filmmaker William greaves recall Paul Robeson, his impact on African-American...
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