{"product_id":"bad-boys-the-actors-of-film-noir-9780786437399","title":"Bad Boys The Actors of Film Noir","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnjoyable...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.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038010278231,"sku":"9780786437399","price":35.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780786437399.jpg?v=1750938613","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/bad-boys-the-actors-of-film-noir-9780786437399","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}