Description
Book SynopsisThe film noir male is a watchable being, exhibiting a range of emotions, behaviors, and motivations. Some of the characters from the film noir era are extremely violent, such as Neville Brand's Chester in ""D O A"" (1950). This title presents the private and public lives of over ninety actors who starred in the films noirs of the 1940s and 1950s.
Trade ReviewEnjoyable...will be welcomed by the film fan as well as the researcher...recommended - Booklist/RBB; ""welcome...fills a gap...engaging and meaty discussions of the actors guarantees this work a wide audience...recommended. Public and academic libraries. All levels"" - Choice; ""highly recommended"" - ARBA; ""super research...fascinating stories...very valuable...a fun selection...the photos are fantastic"" - Classic Images; ""references...are of particular value"" - Communication Booknotes Quarterly; ""depth of research is impressive...highly engaging"" - SPERDVAC Radiogram; ""one of the top film books of the year...one of the best books on the subject of Film Noir"" - The Blackboard.
