QUINLANS ILL DIR FILM COMEDY STA by Quinlan David

QUINLANS ILL DIR FILM COMEDY STA by Quinlan David

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This reference guide looks at the career histories of nearly 300 comedy stars, some of whom have a prodigious reputation resting only on one or two outstanding films. The author examines their methods and their sense of "physical comedy" with stories on how comic effects were achieved.

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QUINLANS ILL DIR FILM COMEDY STA by Quinlan David

This reference guide looks at the career histories of nearly 300 comedy stars, some of whom have a prodigious reputation resting only on one or two outstanding films. The author examines their methds and their sense of "physical comedy" with background stories as to how comic effects were achieved. Over 350 photographs illustrate entries for nearly 300 comedy stars, including John Cleese, Steve Martin and Danny De Vito and older favourites, the Marx Brothers, Mae West and Danny Kaye. Each entry is accompanied by a complete filmography, including film, TV and guest appearances, plus voice-over narrations and films directed.
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ISBN 13 9780713461497
ISBN 10 0713461497
Title QUINLANS ILL DIR FILM COMEDY STA
Author Quinlan David
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Batsford Ltd
Year published 1992-09-05
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.