The Bob Hope Films

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de James L. Neibaur

Type

Studies

Sujet

Actor > Bob Hope

Mots Clés

Bob Hope, actor

Année d'édition

2005

Editeur

McFarland & Co

Langue

anglais

Taille du livre

Format

Paperback • 208 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-7864-1050-7
978-0-7864-1050-7

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Description de l'ouvrage:
Bob Hope got his start in show business when he was in his twenties, remained active past the age of 90, and lived to be 100. His longevity was remarkable, especially when one considers that he was active in vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television. He excelled in each of these popular forms of entertainment, but his films are the most genuine testaments to his timeless comedy. His smart quips, fast pace, and breezy manner were perfect ingredients for the brand of comedy that was popular during World War II and the years immediately following the war.

This book begins with a discussion of Bob Hope’s early career and the short films that he starred in, and then covers each of the Hope films beginning with The Big Broadcast of 1938. The Hope films, the author says, do not have deep subtexts or clever cinematic innovations, but provide clever, uplifting entertainment that continues to inspire laughter and offer solid examples of the humor that made Americans smile during and after World War II. Cast and credit information is provided for each film.

À propos de l'auteur :
James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar with more than 30 books and hundreds of articles appearing in Cineaste, Classic Images, Film Quarterly, Films in Review, Filmfax, and Encyclopædia Britannica.

Revue de Presse:
"a handy reference"—ARBA; "entertaining"—Film Review.

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