Hollywood At The Races
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Hollywood At The Races
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Author : Alan Shuback
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2019-11-05
Hollywood At The Races written by Alan Shuback and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-05 with Sports & Recreation categories.
“An informative and amusing look at the close relationship between Golden Age Hollywood and West Coast horse racing. A fascinating read.” —Christina Rice, author of Mean . . . Moody . . . Magnificent! Horse racing was so popular and influential between 1930 and 1960 that nearly 150 racing themed films were released, including A Day at the Races, Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry, and National Velvet. This fast-paced, gossipy history explores the relationship between the Hollywood film industry, the horse racing industry, and the extraordinary participation of producers, directors, and actors in the Sport of Kings. Alan Shuback details how all three of Southern California’s major racetracks were founded by Hollywood luminaries: Hal Roach was cofounder of Santa Anita Park, Bing Crosby founded Del Mar with help from Pat O’Brien, and Jack and Harry Warner founded Hollywood Park with help from dozens of people in the film community. The races also provided a social and sporting outlet for the film community—studios encouraged film stars to spend a day at the races, especially when a new film was being released. The stars’ presence at the track generated a bevy of attention from eager photographers and movie columnists, as well as free publicity for their new films. Moreover, Louis B. Mayer, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Betty Grable, and Don Ameche were all major Thoroughbred owners, while Mickey Rooney, Chico Marx, and John Huston were notorious for their unsuccessful forays to the betting windows. “The more entertaining vignettes pair the names of old-time screen stars with ribald tales of racetrack depravity.” —Thoroughbred Daily News
Hollywood At The Races
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Author : Alan Shuback
language : en
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Release Date : 2019-10-22
Hollywood At The Races written by Alan Shuback and has been published by University Press of Kentucky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-22 with Performing Arts categories.
Horse racing was so popular and influential between 1930 and 1960 that nearly 150 racing themed films were released, including A Day at the Races, Thoroughbreds Don't Cry, and National Velvet. This fast-paced, gossipy history explores the relationship between the Hollywood film industry, the horse racing industry, and the extraordinary participation of producers, directors, and actors in the Sport of Kings. Alan Shuback details how all three of Southern California's major racetracks were founded by Hollywood luminaries: Hal Roach was cofounder of Santa Anita Park, Bing Crosby founded Del Mar with help from Pat O'Brien, and Jack and Harry Warner founded Hollywood Park with help from dozens of people in the film community. The races also provided a social and sporting outlet for the film community -- studios encouraged film stars to spend a day at the races, especially when a new film was being released. The stars' presence at the track generated a bevy of attention from eager photographers and movie columnists, as well as free publicity for their new films. Moreover, Louis B. Mayer, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Betty Grable, and Don Ameche were all major Thoroughbred owners, while Mickey Rooney, Chico Marx, and John Huston were notorious for their unsuccessful forays to the betting windows.
Hollywood The Movie Lover S Guide
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Author : Richard Alleman
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2013-03-06
Hollywood The Movie Lover S Guide written by Richard Alleman and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-06 with Performing Arts categories.
The classic guide to who-did-what-where in Los Angeles, on- and off-screen, including: Film & TV locations: the Hollywood Hills house where Barbara Stanwyck seduced Fred MacMurray in Double Indemnity...the funky apartment building where William Holden lived in Sunset Boulevard...the exotic Frank Lloyd Wright mansion that's housed everyone from Harrison Ford in Blade Runner to David Boreanaz on TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer....the landmark Art Deco former department store that has doubled for a glamorous hotel in Topper (1936) and an elegant nightclub in The Aviator (2004)... the Halloween and Nightmare on Elm Street houses... the Seinfeld and Alias apartment buildings... the Six Feet Under funeral home...The Brady Bunch and Happy Days houses...the Charlie's Angels office...the real Melrose Place...and many more VIP tours: from legendary studios like Warner Bros., MGM (now Sony Pictures), and Universal to movie-star homes like Barbra Streisand's former Malibu compound… Crime scenes and scandal spots: the driveway where Sal Mineo was murdered, the Nicole Brown Simpson condo, the Sharon Tate estate, Marilyn Monroe's last address, the Beverly Hills Mansion where Bugsy Siegal was rubbed out…the Hollywood hotel where Janice Joplin O.D.’d… Plus: Remarkable new museums...Superstar cemeteries...Historic hotels...Hip clubs and restaurants....Fabulous restored movie palaces… Spectacular movie star mansions and château apartments… Taking movie lovers behind the gates of the exclusive, often hidden world of Tinsel Town, Hollywood: The Movie Lover's Guide is the ultimate insider's guide to L.A.'s reel attractions.
The Queen Chronology 2nd Edition
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Author : Patrick Lemieux
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2018-04-11
The Queen Chronology 2nd Edition written by Patrick Lemieux and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-11 with categories.
REVISED & EXPANDED 2ND EDITION The Queen Chronology is a comprehensive account of the studio and live recording and release history of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor, who joined forces in 1971 as the classic line-up of the rock band Queen. Years of extensive research have gone into the creation of the Chronology, which covers the very beginnings of band members' careers, their earliest songwriting efforts and recording sessions, through the recording and releasing of Queen's 15 original studio albums with their classic line-up, to the present-day solo careers of Brian May and Roger Taylor. All of this information is presented date by date in chronological order, with detailed descriptions of each song version, including those both released and known to be unreleased. Every Queen and solo album, single, non-album track, edit, remix and extended version is examined, as are known demos or outtakes, pre-Queen recordings and guest appearances.
Paul Newman Racing Through Hollywood
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Author : ChatStick Team
language : en
Publisher: ChatStick Team
Release Date : 2024-03-20
Paul Newman Racing Through Hollywood written by ChatStick Team and has been published by ChatStick Team this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
🎬🏎️ Discover the Dual Life of Paul Newman: From Silver Screen to Racetrack 🏎️🎬 Embark on a riveting journey through the life of one of Hollywood's most enduring icons, Paul Newman, in Paul Newman: Racing through Hollywood. This compelling ebook, crafted by the ChatStick Team, delves deep into the intertwined worlds of cinema and racing that defined Newman's extraordinary life. From his captivating performances in films that have stood the test of time to his exhilarating ventures on the racetrack, this book unveils the man behind the legend. 🌟 Explore the depths of Newman's passion for acting and racing, his remarkable achievements in both arenas, and the legacy he leaves behind. 📖 What's Inside: An in-depth look at Newman's iconic roles and cinematic contributions. A thrilling account of his racing career, from amateur races to professional victories. Insight into Newman's philanthropic endeavors and how they were influenced by his love for racing. Personal stories and anecdotes that reveal the character of a man who lived life at full speed. 🚀 Why You'll Love This Book: It's a tribute to Newman's multifaceted talent and undying passion. Offers a unique perspective on how his racing career influenced his life and work in Hollywood. Provides inspiration from Newman's dedication, philanthropy, and approach to life. 🏁 Perfect for fans of cinema, racing enthusiasts, and anyone inspired by the stories of iconic figures who have made an indelible impact on culture and society. 📘 Download Paul Newman: Racing through Hollywood today and let the story of this legendary figure inspire you to pursue your passions with the same fervor and determination.
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide
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Author : Nathan Brackett
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2004
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide written by Nathan Brackett and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with POPULAR MUSIC--DISCOGRAPHY. categories.
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My 50 000 Year At The Races
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Author : Andrew Beyer
language : en
Publisher: HMH
Release Date : 1980-04-01
My 50 000 Year At The Races written by Andrew Beyer and has been published by HMH this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-04-01 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A Harvard dropout’s memoir of playing the horses—a great read for handicappers or those who enjoyed Ben Mezrich’s Bringing Down the House. In 1977, before he was known as the creator of “The Beyer Speed Figure,” Andrew Beyer set out on a gambling odyssey, determined to prove himself as a horseplayer. He would marshal all his handicapping skills for assaults on four racetracks: Gulfstream Park, Pimlico, Saratoga, and the Barrington Fair. The then thirty-three-year-old Harvard dropout had the credentials for this undertaking: two years earlier, his book Picking Winners had won a claim from bettors and critics alike. But the theory of handicapping and the practice of it are two very different things, and Beyer did all he could to prepare himself for this new challenge. He consulted with other professional horseplayers. He undertook detailed analyses of trainers and their methods. He refined his speed-handicapping techniques. He developed a revolutionary method for evaluating horses shipped from one track to another. He formulated a bold betting strategy. During the year, he experienced the dizzying thrill of winning more than $10,000 in an afternoon, and agonizing frustration that drove him to bash a hole in the wall of the Gulfstream Park press box. When it was over, Beyer had amassed a profit of $50,664. His account of the year offers a rare, unromanticized look at the world of professional gambling. For horseplayers who have dreamed of beating the races, he proves that the dream is, sometimes, attainable. And he explains, in specific detail, how it can be done. There are no gimmicks in My $50,000 Year at the Races. Instead, there is a proven method of beating the races—and Andrew Beyer’s marvelously entertaining story of how he put it in practice.
Hollywood S Copyright Wars
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Author : Peter Decherney
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013-09-01
Hollywood S Copyright Wars written by Peter Decherney and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Beginning with Thomas Edison's aggressive copyright disputes and concluding with recent lawsuits against YouTube, Hollywood's Copyright Wars follows the struggle of the film, television, and digital media industries to influence and adapt to copyright law. Though much of Hollywood's engagement with the law occurs offstage, in the larger theater of copyright, many of Hollywood's most valued treasures, from Modern Times (1936) to Star Wars (1977), cannot be fully understood without appreciating their legal controversies. Peter Decherney shows that the history of intellectual property in Hollywood has not always mirrored the evolution of the law and recounts these extralegal solutions and their impact on American media and culture.
Winning
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Author : Matt Stone
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 2014-03-15
Winning written by Matt Stone and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
DIVIn Winning, authors Matt Stone and Preston Lerner present the incredible racing biography of Paul Newman, whose fame as a Hollywood actor largely overshadowed his amazing passion for motorsport./div
Jumping The Color Line
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Author : Susie Trenka
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2021-02-02
Jumping The Color Line written by Susie Trenka and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-02 with Performing Arts categories.
From the first synchronized sound films of the late 1920s through the end of World War II, African American music and dance styles were ubiquitous in films. Black performers, however, were marginalized, mostly limited to appearing in "specialty acts" and various types of short films, whereas stardom was reserved for Whites. Jumping the Color Line discusses vernacular jazz dance in film as a focal point of American race relations. Looking at intersections of race, gender, and class, the book examines how the racialized and gendered body in film performs, challenges, and negotiates identities and stereotypes. Arguing for the transformative and subversive potential of jazz dance performance onscreen, the six chapters address a variety of films and performers, including many that have received little attention to date. Topics include Hollywood's first Black female star (Nina Mae McKinney), male tap dance "class acts" in Black-cast short films of the early 1930s, the film career of Black tap soloist Jeni LeGon, the role of dance in the Soundies jukebox shorts of the 1940s, cinematic images of the Lindy hop, and a series of teen films from the early 1940s that appealed primarily to young White fans of swing culture. With a majority of examples taken from marginal film forms, such as shorts and B movies, the book highlights their role in disseminating alternative images of racial and gender identities as embodied by dancers – images that were at least partly at odds with those typically found in major Hollywood productions.