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Abbott and Costello on the home front : a critical study of the wartime films /

"This book focuses in detail on the wartime films of Abbott and Costello, discussing the production, content, and reception of 18 films. Of particular interest to fans and collectors are the book's illustrations, which feature 122 original, studio-produced photo stills and lobby cards from...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Nollen, Scott Allen
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, [2009]
Subjects:
Abbott, Bud, > 1897-1974.
Costello, Lou.
World War, 1939-1945 > Motion pictures and the war.
War films > United States > History and criticism.
Comedy films > United States > History and criticism.
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Summary:"This book focuses in detail on the wartime films of Abbott and Costello, discussing the production, content, and reception of 18 films. Of particular interest to fans and collectors are the book's illustrations, which feature 122 original, studio-produced photo stills and lobby cards from the author's personal collection, many of which represent outtakes or deleted scenes"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 212 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index.
ISBN:9780786435210 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)
0786435216 (illustrated case binding : alk. paper)