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The Bob Hope Films

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Author : James L. Neibaur
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2005-01-10

The Bob Hope Films written by James L. Neibaur and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-10 with Performing Arts categories.

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.

The Road To Comedy

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Author : Donald McCaffrey
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2004-12-30

The Road To Comedy written by Donald McCaffrey and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-30 with Performing Arts categories.

Although Bob Hope has been the subject of many biographies, no book yet has fully explored the comic persona he created in vaudeville and radio, brought to fruition in dozens of films from the 1930s through the 1960s, and made a lasting influence on comedians from Woody Allen to Conan O'Brien. Now, in The Road to Comedy: The Films of Bob Hope, noted film comedy authority Donald W. McCaffrey finally places Hope in his well-deserved position among the highest rank of film comedians of his era. Drawing on archival materials and interviews with collaborators, McCaffrey analyzes each major film in depth, with due attention to particular sequences that reveal how Hope created a unique comic personality that lasted over dozens of very popular films, from the Road movies with Bing Crosby through such underrated classics as Son of Paleface, Monsieur Beaucaire, and Casanova's Big Night. In so doing, McCaffrey introduces readers to a Bob Hope now overshadowed by his own reputation. We see here that Hope's significance has been greater than any USO appearance or television special might suggest. Because many of these movies have recently been made available on DVD—the first time in decades that they've been easily available to the general public—the volume will also serve as an excellent introduction for those wanting to see these films for the first time.

Road To Box Office

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Author : Randall G. Mielke
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 1997

Road To Box Office written by Randall G. Mielke and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Starting with Road to Singapore in 1940, Paramount teamed Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in one of the most successful series of movies ever. All the road films followed the same basic format: adventurers Hope and Crosby would be caught in a seemingly impossible situation, then they would defeat the bad guys and vie with each other for the attention of Lamour. With a few musical numbers and some comedy routines thrown in for flavor, the movies seemed to work perfectly. A history of each of the seven films is presented here, along with a comprehensive filmography.

Bob Hope

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Author : Lawrence J. Quirk
language : en
Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema
Release Date : 1998

Bob Hope written by Lawrence J. Quirk and has been published by Applause Theatre & Cinema this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

STORY OF BOB HOPE BEGINNING WITH HIS EARLY YEARS OF PRIVATION IN ENGLAND, MOVING ON TO HIS STINTS AS A VAUDEVILLAIN HOOFER AND COMIC. BROADWAY MUSICAL STAR AND RADIO COMEDY PIONEER.

Road To Box Office The Seven Film Comedies Of Bing Crosby Bob Hope And Dorothy Lamour 1940 1962 Hardback

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Author : Randall G. Mielke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06-22

Road To Box Office The Seven Film Comedies Of Bing Crosby Bob Hope And Dorothy Lamour 1940 1962 Hardback written by Randall G. Mielke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-22 with Performing Arts categories.

This is the HARDBACK version. Starting with Road to Singapore in 1940, Paramount Pictures teamed Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour to star in one of the most successful series of movies ever made. All seven "road" films followed the same basic format: adventurers Hope and Crosby would be caught in a seemingly impossible situation, they would defeat the bad guys, and then vie with one another for Lamour's attention. A few ballads, duets, and comedy numbers were added for musical flavor and it all worked to perfection. This book is a fond look back on three screen stars, all with successful careers of their own, who traveled seven "roads" together and left audiences with miles of movie memories.

The Amazing Careers Of Bob Hope

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Author : Joe Morella
language : en
Publisher: W H Allen
Release Date : 1974

The Amazing Careers Of Bob Hope written by Joe Morella and has been published by W H Allen this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Bob Hope A Life In Comedy

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Author : William Robert Faith
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Adult HC/TR
Release Date : 1982

Bob Hope A Life In Comedy written by William Robert Faith and has been published by Penguin Adult HC/TR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

For one hundred years we've been thanking him for the memories. From Bob Hope's early career in vaudeville to his trailblazing success as a radio, television, and film star, this up-to-date biography takes an appreciative and entertaining look at one very funny man's life and times. Through anecdotes, photographs, and, yes, plenty of jokes, William Robert Faith reveals the real Bob Hope from his boyhood in England and Ohio to his present status as a legend. Book jacket.

Bob Hope

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Author : Jenny Curtis
language : en
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY)
Release Date : 1999

Bob Hope written by Jenny Curtis and has been published by MetroBooks (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

This classic and insightful volume commemorates the life and work of Bob Hope--a man who has already become an icon of the 20th century. 130 photos.

The Road To Hollywood

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Author : Bob Hope
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Release Date : 1977

The Road To Hollywood written by Bob Hope and has been published by Doubleday Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Bob Hope A Tribute

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Author : Raymond Strait
language : en
Publisher: Crossroad Press
Release Date : 2016-08-22

Bob Hope A Tribute written by Raymond Strait and has been published by Crossroad Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! He's an American legend whose wisecracks entertained us for more than sixty years. Now you can enjoy all the glamour and fun of Bob Hope's fabulous life in this intimate, wonderfully detailed biography. Discover how an English immigrant named Leslie Downs Hope became the great Bob Hope, the funniest man in Hollywood, a comedian who won our hearts … and those of thousands of American troops. Don't miss: •HIS GET-TO-THE-TOP-ANY-WAY-YOU-CAN ATTITUDE … The truth about con games in Cleveland and the bluff that got him star billing in Vaudeville •ROBERTA … Not a lady but a Broadway musical, Hope's part in this hit promised a crack at Hollywood … until a misstep nearly cost him everything •ON THE ROAD … Shrewd or lucky? The facts behind teaming up with Bing Crosby on the hilarious Road to Singapore, his long movie career, and his fabulous wealth •THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING HIS MARRIAGE … Although he fell head over heels for the socialite who became his wife, secrets remain about another woman, a child, and a marriage certificate •DAMES, WAR, AND U.S.O … Patriotism or fame? What led Hope into three wars as he brought the boys risque jokes and sexy pin-ups … and earned a place in history? •GOLF AND POLITICAL GAMES … The behind-the-scenes story of his influence on America's presidents, his clout, and his golf—the game he loved enough to put his money where his tee was …