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Boris Karloff: A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, Radio, Television and Recording Work

Boris Karloff: A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, Radio, Television and Recording Work


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This comprehensive analysis of Boris Karloff's life and career incorporates criticism, in-depth production information and discussions of cinematic themes and characters, with an account of the historical periods and events depicted in the films and the Hollywood era in which they were produced. Each of Karloff's horror films is examined at length, as well as his contributions to other media. Over 100 posters, portraits, film scenes and candid photos illustrate the text, and numerous contemporaries (Evelyn Karloff, Laurence Olivier, Henry Brandon, Ian Wolfe, Zita Johann, others) are quoted throughout.

Table of Contents:
Table of Contents Foreword by Ray Bradbury      Preface      1. Introduction     2. Karloff     3. Films Before Frankenstein     4. The Man Who Made a Monster: Frankenstein (1931)     5. Stranded in A Storm: The Old Dark House (1932)     6. Nationalistic Horror: The Mask of Fu Manchu (1932)     7. He Went for a Little Walk!: The Mummy (1932)     8. Eternal Confusion: The Ghoul (1933)     9. Death Personified: The Black Cat (1934)     10. The Monster Demands a Mate: Bride of Frankenstein (1935)     11. A Bloody Stuffed Bird: The Raven (1935)     12. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: The Black Room (1935)     13. Dangerous Discovery: The Invisible Ray (1936)     14. Supernatural Force: The Walking Dead (1936)     15. Cartesian Horror: The Man Who Changed His Mind (1936)     16. Second-Generation Horror: Son of Frankenstein (1939)     17. Historical Horror: Tower of London (1939)     18. Science Versus Society: The Columbia “Mad” Doctor Films     19. Gangster Horror: Black Friday (1940)     20. Political Horror: Devil’s Island (1940)     21. “He Said I Looked Like Boris Karloff!”: Arsenic and Old Lace (1941–44)     22. The Devil’s Brood: Back to Universal     23. Fear of Entrapment: The Val Lewton Productions     24. Traditional Horror in Decline: The Horror Parody and the Horror Gothic     25. “Atomic Age” Horror: Frankenstein 1970 (1958)     26. Traditional Horror Revived: The Haunted Strangler and Corridors of Blood (1958)     27. “Quickie” Horror: Roger Corman and AIP     28. Horror Vérité: Targets (1968)     29. The Karloff Legacy and the Modern Horror Film     Appendix A: Filmography     Appendix B: Television Performances     Appendix C: Radio Performances     Appendix D: Stage Performances     Appendix E: Recordings     Appendix F: Published Writings     Appendix G: Proposed Films and Roles     Notes     Bibliography     Index    

About the Author :
The late Scott Allen Nollen was educated in film and history at the University of Iowa. He had written and edited more than 40 books on the history of film, literature and music.

Review :
“another valuable resource in regard to a legend of the horror genre...a great source of research”—The Idaho Librarian; “concentrates on Karloff’s ‘terror’ films...extensive bibliographies”—Library Journal; “useful”—Choice; “a fascinating read”—Midnight Marquee.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780786440733
  • Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 487
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: A Critical Account of His Screen, Stage, Radio, Television and Recording Work
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0786440732
  • Publisher Date: 24 Sep 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • No of Pages: 487
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Weight: 653 gr


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