A Van Beuren Production
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A Van Beuren Production
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Author : Hal Erickson
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2020-10-01
A Van Beuren Production written by Hal Erickson and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Prolific American film producer Amedee J. Van Beuren (1879-1938) did not start out in the film industry. After a decade spent in business and advertising, Van Beuren turned his intellect and creativity towards acquiring a foothold in film and began building his empire. He is best known to animation fans for his bizarre cartoons of the 1920s and 1930s, featuring such zanies as Molly Moo Cow, Cubby Bear and Tom and Jerry (not the cat-and-mouse duo). But the majority of the 1,499 films produced by Van Beuren between 1918 and 1937 were live-action short subjects--travelogues, comedies, musicals, sports reels and more. His roster of star performers included Bert Lahr, Shemp Howard, Ethel Waters and (indirectly) Charlie Chaplin. Van Beuren also made several feature films starring legendary big-game hunter Frank Buck, and a 12-episode serial headlining horror icon Lon Chaney, Jr. Capped by a complete list of his films, this engrossing chronicle of Amedee Van Beuren's vast output is the first all-inclusive history of one of moviedom's most successful and least-known filmmakers.
The Art And Inventions Of Max Fleischer
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Author : Ray Pointer
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-01-10
The Art And Inventions Of Max Fleischer written by Ray Pointer and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-10 with Performing Arts categories.
The history of animated cartoons has for decades been dominated by the accomplishments of Walt Disney, giving the impression that he invented the medium. In reality, it was the work of several pioneers. Max Fleischer--inventor of the Rotoscope technique of tracing animation frame by frame over live-action footage--was one of the most prominent. By the 1930s, Fleischer and Disney were the leading producers of animated films but took opposite approaches. Where Disney reflected a Midwestern sentimentality, Fleischer presented a sophisticated urban attitude with elements of German Expressionism and organic progression. In contrast to Disney's naturalistic animation, Fleischer's violated physical laws, supporting his maxim: "If it can be done in real life, it isn't animation." As a result, Fleischer's cartoons were rough rather than refined, commercial rather than consciously artistic--yet attained a distinctive artistry through Fleischer's innovations. This book covers his life and work and the history of the studio that bore his name, with previously unpublished artwork and photographs.
Historical Dictionary Of Animation And Cartoons
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Author : Nichola Dobson
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2020-06-15
Historical Dictionary Of Animation And Cartoons written by Nichola Dobson and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-15 with Art categories.
Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons is intended to provide an overview of the animation industry and its historical development. The animation industry has been in existence as long (some would argue longer) than cinema, yet it has had less exposure in terms of the discourse of moving-image history. This book introduces animation by considering the various definitions that have been used to describe it over the years. A different perception of animation by producers and consumers has affected how the industry developed and changed over the past hundred years. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Animation and Cartoons contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on animators, directors, studios, techniques, films, and some of the best-known characters. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about animation and cartoons.
Screening Qu Bec
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Author : Scott MacKenzie
language : en
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Release Date : 2004
Screening Qu Bec written by Scott MacKenzie and has been published by Manchester University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
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Happy Holidays Animated
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Author : William D. Crump
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2019-04-04
Happy Holidays Animated written by William D. Crump and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-04 with Performing Arts categories.
Since the early 20th century, animated Christmas cartoons have brightened the holiday season around the world--first in theaters, then on television. From devotional portrayals of the Nativity to Santa battling villains and monsters, this encyclopedia catalogs more than 1,800 international Christmas-themed cartoons and others with year-end themes of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the New Year. Explore beloved television specials such as A Charlie Brown Christmas, theatrical shorts such as Santa's Workshop, holiday episodes from animated television series like American Dad! and The Simpsons, feature films like The Nutcracker Prince and obscure productions such as The Insects' Christmas, along with numerous adaptations and parodies of such classics as A Christmas Carol and Twas the Night before Christmas.
Shemp
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Author : Burt Kearns
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2024-10-01
Shemp written by Burt Kearns and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-10-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Definitive biography that reveals more of the greatness of Shemp Howard, an original member of the Three Stooges, and one of Hollywood's most influential actors "This is the only book you will ever need to read about anything. Burn all the other books — there is ONLY SHEMP!" — Patton Oswalt Shemp Howard not only had one of the most distinctive faces of the twentieth century, but was also one of its most accomplished, influential comic actors and showbiz personalities. Along with his brother Moe and comedy violinist Larry Fine, Shemp was an original member of the comedy team that became known as the Three Stooges before he quit and set off on his own in 1932. SHEMP! shows how he made an even greater mark in a successful and until now largely unexplored career in more than a hundred movie shorts and features. He appeared in comedies, dramas, mysteries, Westerns, and musicals alongside the biggest stars of the Golden Age, including W.C. Fields, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Marlene Dietrich, William Powell, Lon Chaney, Jr., Myrna Loy, and the team of Abbott & Costello. Author Burt Kearns challenges the “official” version of Three Stooges history that’s been repeated for decades, shattering myths while uncovering the surprising and often troubling facts behind the man’s unlikely story: how the child of Jewish immigrants, supposedly racked by debilitating phobias, could conquer show business; the behind-the-scenes machinations that pushed him to return to the team; and the circumstances surrounding his untimely death. Through interviews with fans, family members, experts, filmmakers, and celebrities, SHEMP! unearths treasures in Shemp’s solo work, examines the “cult of Shemp” that thrives today, and confirms Shemp Howard’s deserved place in cinematic history.
Bauhaus And Modern Mexico
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Author : Ana Elena Mallet
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-04-01
Bauhaus And Modern Mexico written by Ana Elena Mallet and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with categories.
The Original Amos N Andy
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Author : Elizabeth McLeod
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-07-11
The Original Amos N Andy written by Elizabeth McLeod and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-11 with Performing Arts categories.
This critical reexamination of Amos ’n’ Andy, the pioneering creation of Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden, presents an unapologetic but balanced view lacking in most treatments. It relies upon an untapped resource—thousands of pages of scripts from the show’s nearly forgotten earliest version, which most clearly reflected the vision of its creators. Consequently, it provides fresh insights and in part refutes the usual blanket condemnations of this groundbreaking show. The text incorporates numerous script excerpts, provides key background information, and also acknowledges the show’s importance to radio broadcasting and modern entertainment.
The New Historical Dictionary Of The American Film Industry
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Author : Anthony Slide
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 1998-06-11
The New Historical Dictionary Of The American Film Industry written by Anthony Slide and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-11 with Social Science categories.
Now in Paperback! A unique reference work, a 'what's what' of the history of filmmaking not only in Hollywood but throughout the United States. More than 750 entries document the history of studios, production companies and distributors, and provide complete information on technical innovations, genres, industry terms, and organizations.
Birth Of An Industry
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Author : Nicholas Sammond
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-27
Birth Of An Industry written by Nicholas Sammond and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Performing Arts categories.
In Birth of an Industry, Nicholas Sammond describes how popular early American cartoon characters were derived from blackface minstrelsy. He charts the industrialization of animation in the early twentieth century, its representation in the cartoons themselves, and how important blackface minstrels were to that performance, standing in for the frustrations of animation workers. Cherished cartoon characters, such as Mickey Mouse and Felix the Cat, were conceived and developed using blackface minstrelsy's visual and performative conventions: these characters are not like minstrels; they are minstrels. They play out the social, cultural, political, and racial anxieties and desires that link race to the laboring body, just as live minstrel show performers did. Carefully examining how early animation helped to naturalize virulent racial formations, Sammond explores how cartoons used laughter and sentimentality to make those stereotypes seem not only less cruel, but actually pleasurable. Although the visible links between cartoon characters and the minstrel stage faded long ago, Sammond shows how important those links are to thinking about animation then and now, and about how cartoons continue to help to illuminate the central place of race in American cultural and social life.