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British Film Noir Guide Michael F. Keaney

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British Film Noir Guide By Michael F. Keaney

British Film Noir Guide by Michael F. Keaney


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Summary

Presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those black films made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory.

British Film Noir Guide Summary

British Film Noir Guide by Michael F. Keaney

This work presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those black films made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book's main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States.

British Film Noir Guide Reviews

Useful...a ready-reference tool. -Booklist

Well-documented...entertaining...recommended. -Choice

Any good film reference collection should include this volume. -Against the Grain

Excellent analyses...full of interesting facts...the 48 well-chosen photographs capture the genre's hypnotic style. -ARBA

Essential...invaluable...a helpful reference tool...fills a definite gap in the study of British cinema. -Reference Reviews

Provides noir buffs with an illustrated guide to noir efforts across the pond. -Movie Magazine International

An invaluable reference guide. -Reference & Research Book News

About Michael F. Keaney

Michael F. Keaney is a fan of classic movies and the author of two McFarland books about film noir.

Table of Contents

  • Acknowledgments
  • Preface
  • The Films
  • Appendix A. British Films Noirs Listed by Rating
  • Appendix B. British Films Noirs Listed by Year
  • Appendix C. British Films Noirs Listed by Director
  • Appendix D. British Films Noirs Listed by Cinematographer
  • Appendix E. Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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9780786464272
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British Film Noir Guide by Michael F. Keaney
Used - Very Good
Paperback
McFarland & Co Inc
20101230
269
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