The All-Americans (FIRST EDITION, INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR)
New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House Publishers, 1977. Illustrated;
FROM THE DUST JACKET: "Hard to believe, but it was only yesterday when Hollywood's films were considered ambassadors for the American way of life. Those films featured many fine actors who represented the best America had to offer; among them, seven outstanding performers. Somehow or another, these severn men captured the essence of America. Was it their laconic, low-key, almost shy emoting? Or was it the sort of role they usually played: a hero without heroics, quietly going about his business? Just what was the secret of their 'All American cinema presence'? To answer these questions, award-winning film scholars James Robert Parish and Don E. Stanke viewed several hundred films, studied in detail the careers of these seven actors, unearthed a wealth of rich data. The result: a long overdue study of seven Hollywood worthies, perhaps the last of the genus Cinematus Americanas; the cleancut American guy who could always be depended upon to do the right thing...and still ride off into the sunset with the heroine. With 250 photographs and 537 filmographies in depth, these seven studies are definitive."
ABOUT THE AUTHORS (from the dustjacket):
James Robert Parish, over the 1970's established himself as the foremost chronicler of Hollywood's Golden Era. Painstaking in research, meticulous to the last small detail, Mr. Paris manages to combine deep film scholarship with a bright style that makes reading irresistible. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he is a member of the New York Bar. Mr. Parish is the author of Hollywood's Great Love Teams, The RKO Gals, The Fox Girls, The Paramount Pritties, The Tough Guys, Hollywood Character Actors, and nine other valuable film works.
Don E. Stanke of San Francisco has interviewed more than 40 film and stage personalities, and his articles about these luminaries have appeared in motion picture journals from coast to coast. He is co-author of The Glamour Girls, The Debonairs, the Swashbucklers, The All-Americans, and The Leading Ladies, and has contributed to The Real Stars #2, The Tough Guys, and Hollywood Players: The Thirties.
CONDITION: This copy is in near fine condition, with some light wear around board edges and slightly bumped corners, else fine. The dustjacket is very good+ condition, with some rubbing on the covers, as well as some chipping and wear along the corners and edges. DJ bears age toning on the inside and inner flaps. A handsome, perfect for any classic film enthusiast, movie star fan, or biography lover.
Additional photos available upon request. At over 3 lbs., due to this book's size and weight, additional postage may be needed. Full refund if not satisfied. Near Fine / Very Good +.
11" x 8" x 1.25"
Item #066974
ISBN: 0870003631
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