Harry Langdon by Gabriella Oldham
Featuring never-before-published stories and photos from his immediate family, this biography is a fascinating and revealing look at an unsung silent film giant.-
Hedy Lamarr
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He's Got Rhythm
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Conversations with Classic Film Stars
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Horses of Hollywood
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Buzz
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Clarence Brown
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Anne Bancroft
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Mae Murray
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Warren Oates
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Jack Nicholson
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Von Sternberg
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Saul Bass
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Ann Dvorak
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My Place in the Sun
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A Front Row Seat
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A Century of Hitchcock
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Shirley Clarke
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Barrymore
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Jazzed
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Harry Dean Stanton
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Hitchcock's Partner in Suspense
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June Mathis
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Claude Rains
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Hollywood Presents Jules Verne
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Raoul Walsh
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Charles Walters
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Hawks on Hawks
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My Life as a Mankiewicz
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Jayne Mansfield
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Vera Miles
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Maureen O'Hara
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Barbara La Marr
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Thomas Ince
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Stuntwomen
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The Magic Hours
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Being Hal Ashby
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Carl Theodor Dreyer and Ordet
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Film's First Family
This book gives a full, thoughtful, and compassionate picture of the strengths and weaknesses of this complex, talented, and multifaceted comedianHarry Langdon presents a vivid portrait of both the man and his work, from vaudevillian to movie star to creative gagman for Laurel and Hardy."" - Joanna E. Rapf, coeditor of A Companion to Film Comedy
Gabriella Oldham is the author of First Cut: Conversations with Film Editors and First Cut 2: More Conversations with Film Editors. Her love of silent comedy inspired Keaton's Silent Shorts: Beyond the Laughter and a forthcoming book on silent film comediennes. Most recently, she published John Cassavetes: Interviews. She is also an educator and a writing coach.
Mabel Langdon (1906--2001) was the wife of Harry Langdon. She promoted his legacy through international appearances at film retrospectives and in interviews.
Mabel Langdon (1906--2001) was the wife of Harry Langdon. She promoted his legacy through international appearances at film retrospectives and in interviews.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780813169651 |
| ISBN 10 | 0813169658 |
| Title | Harry Langdon |
| Author | Gabriella Oldham |
| Series | Screen Classics Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The University Press of Kentucky |
| Year published | 2017-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 358 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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