Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955

Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 365
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ISBN-10 : 9780786486724
ISBN-13 : 0786486724
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Book Synopsis Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955 by : Gene Blottner

Download or read book Columbia Pictures Movie Series, 1926-1955 written by Gene Blottner and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-12-22 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blondie, Boston Blackie, Ellery Queen, The Lone Wolf, Gasoline Alley, Jungle Jim... There were 27 film series produced and released by Columbia Pictures from 1926 through 1955. This reference book covers the origins of the popular fictional characters featured, as well as their appearances in other media (comics, novels, radio and television). Also provided are thumbnail biographies of the actors who brought these characters to life. The films themselves are examined in detail, with release dates, cast and production credits, synopses, reviews, the author's summation, the publicity "tag lines," and the songs heard. Additionally, most of the outdoor locations used in filming such Columbia western series as Wild Bill Saunders and The Durango Kid are identified.


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