The screen chills companion, 1931-1939 : films of the golden age of Hollywood horror /
"This exhaustively researched work, the first in a two-volume set, covers every film released during the "first wave" of Hollywood horror (1931-1939), for a total of 74 chilling entries containing important historical context, frightening facts and terrifying trivia. Each entry consis...
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| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2025]
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| Summary: | "This exhaustively researched work, the first in a two-volume set, covers every film released during the "first wave" of Hollywood horror (1931-1939), for a total of 74 chilling entries containing important historical context, frightening facts and terrifying trivia. Each entry consists of a detailed production history (derived from trade-publication reports), contemporary press hype, cast, scenario, critiques and behind-the-scenes production tidbits. Several entries also feature a postscript detailing noteworthy events that followed a picture's theatrical run, such as sequels or award nominations. Additionally, an appendix presents a full roster of horror films that came out of New York, when Hollywood wasn't looking! Thoroughly illustrated with high-quality images and meticulously documented, this complete history of the first wave of Hollywood horror is the first of its kind"-- |
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| Physical Description: | vi, 407 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 26 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476696447 1476696446 |