Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen by James L Neibaur

Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen by James L Neibaur

Frank Sinatra is an iconic figure in music, but his film career is often overlooked. His innate talent as an actor is proven in many serious dramatic roles, including films like Man with the Golden Arm, The Manchurian Candidate, and From Here to Eternity, for which he received an Oscar. From romantic musical comedies to Rat Pack films, Frank Sinatra achieved a great deal of success in motion pictures. He even took a stab at directing. This book examines each of Frank Sinatra's movies, from his early years as a bobby soxer idol, to more serious roles that exhibited the depth of his talent. Provided are background stories, production information, critical assessments, and an explanation of how his career as a recording artist connected to the movie. Discover through 60 photographs, interviews, and more, this underappreciated aspect of Sinatra's career.

“A thoughtful and informative book which enriched my understanding of the film career of my favorite singer and is a valuable addition to my reference library”—Laura’s Miscellaneous Musings

James L. Neibaur is a film historian and scholar with more than 30 books and hundreds of articles appearing in Cineaste, Classic Images, Film Quarterly, Films in Review, Filmfax, and Encyclopædia Britannica. Gary Schneeberger is a former journalist and president of the public-relations firm ROAR where he has advised Hollywood studios and international nonprofits. He lives in Camp Lake, Wisconsin.

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ISBN 13	9781476684505
ISBN 10	1476684502
Title	Frank Sinatra on the Big Screen
Author	James Neibaur
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Mcfarland And Company
Year published	2022-06-30
Number of pages	277
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