Every baby boomer in America knows who that masked man was. He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassionate, honest, patriotic, inventive, an unswerving champion of justice and fair play.
Every baby boomer in America knows who that masked man was. He was mysterious and mythic at the same time, the epitome of the American hero: compassio...
The first book-length study of the career of the director of such classic films as "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "West Side Story," and "The Sound of Music," this volume combines thorough cast and crew credits, critical responses, awards and nominations, production notes, and comments from the director himself resulting in a unique overview of a remarkable career. In addition, a complete annotated bibliography of all books, articles, and interviews by or about Wise is included. An interesting feature is the examination of many of his unproduced projects.
Wise's career began with RKO...
The first book-length study of the career of the director of such classic films as "The Day the Earth Stood Still," "West Side Story," and "The Sou...