Directing Films : The Director's Art from Script to Cutting Room In this fascinating book, acclaimed and controversial film director Ken Russell displays the creative insights, technique, know-how, and sheer determination that have enabled him to create more than fifty diverse and yet intensely personal films. Drawing on his parallel experiences of producing, screenwriting, and editing, and referring to films by his fellow directors, Russell places the director's role of author within the context of filmmaking as a collaborative enterprise. View More...
Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin, written by Nat Segaloff. Nice inscription from William Friedkin on the front free endpaper of this early biography of Friedkin. Contains a comprehensive filmography and bibliography. the book chronicles the career of William Friedkin from his early documentaries to his major films ( The Boys in the Band ; The French Connection ; The Exorcist ), which have made him a dominant, controversial figure. Basing much of the book on interviews with the director and his friends and associates, the author attempts to understand Friedkin's... View More...
Filmdom's favorite Jungle Princess. Dorothy describes Raymond Massey as a "charming pussycat", Betty Grable "the sweetest woman in the world", and Carole Lombard a "darling idol". When Bing Crosby and Bob Hope finally try to bounce Dotile off the Road to. . . films, boy does she wax caustic . We get an occasional peek at the perils of stardom- in Hurricane, she and John Hall were battered by twelve airplane engines, dry leaves, sulphur, and two thousand gallons of water. And after a hairdresser doused her with liquid dry cleaner to expedite the next "take", Ray Milland whisked her under a w... View More...
FRAMED PRESENTATION of MYRNA LOY'S SIGNED 1973 PROGRAM. The program was from a 1973 NYC evening to honor Miss Myrna Loy and her career in the movies. 'Legendary Ladies of the Movies' was an event at NYC's Town Hall given by NYU; Myrna Loy graced the evening with her personal appearance. Framed in black hardwood, 13" x 17", are the SIGNED PROGRAM and a b&w PHOTO of young, beautiful, sultry MYRNA LOY. Unavoidable photo reflections in glass frame are not on actual item. In excellent, collectible condition. Domestic s&h $25. View More...
'...he takes me to PARADISE' --- sung by Pola Negri. 1932 SHEET MUSIC COVER-- SIGNED by Polish film actress, POLA NEGRI. This was Sheet music for Negri's sexy rendition of 1932 song 'Paradise'-- from pre-code film 'A WOMAN COMMANDS', which starred Pola Negri & Basil Rathbone. 'RKO-RADIO PRESENTATION' sheet music cover-- expressionist & color saturated, shows a 'commanding' Pola Negri. NICELY FRAMED, 17" x 13", in black hardwood. In excellent condition. Unavoidable reflections on glass frame which appear in photos not on the item. Domestic s&h $20. View More...
