Maurice Tourneur

The Life and Films

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by Harry Waldman

Type

Biographies

Subject

Director > Maurice Tourneur

Keywords

Maurice Tourneur, director, immigrant directors, France

Publishing date

2008

Publisher

McFarland & Co

1st publishing

2001

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 184 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-4085-6

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Book Presentation:
Maurice Tourneur (1876–1961), the French and American director, actor, and theatrical manager, is the focus of this work. He began in France during the years 1912–1914, and then spent 1914–1926 in New Jersey and Hollywood, directing more than 50 films, using his French interests and talents to help shape the industry, and bringing “stylization” to the screen.

About the Author:
Harry Waldman is the author of several books about film. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Press Reviews:
"[a] wealth of illustrations"—Classic Images; "stills are exquisite…most welcome and inviting…recommended"—Choice; "lavishly illustrated…useful as a reference book"—Film & Film Culture.

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