Among the countless gangster films produced by Hollywood, few are as haunting, complex, or ingeniously crafted as White Heat (1948). Students of film history and screen writing will appreciate this treatment-an engaging study of teh various artistic elements that turned what might have been just another gangster film into an innovative classic of the genre and a model of cooperative filmmaking at its best. Crucial to White Heat's success, McGilligan stresses, was the rare manner in which every aspect of production ...
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Among the countless gangster films produced by Hollywood, few are as haunting, complex, or ingeniously crafted as White Heat (1948). Students of film history and screen writing will appreciate this treatment-an engaging study of teh various artistic elements that turned what might have been just another gangster film into an innovative classic of the genre and a model of cooperative filmmaking at its best. Crucial to White Heat's success, McGilligan stresses, was the rare manner in which every aspect of production coalesced: studio, script, cast, crew, and director.
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Inclds. the screenplay + long intro. on the making of this great late 40's gangster film directed by Raoul Walsh in which Cagney gave one of his great performances as the demented criminal with a very strong oedipal complex. 36 frame enlargements. Soft tiny corner crease to the top of pgs. due to bumping and a soft bottom crease to the back cover. Vg. Laid in is a nice small promo postcard portrait of Cagney from his production co. in which there is a printed note on the back thanking a fan for a letter, and mentioning that signed photos are available for 25 cents.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. 207 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. Students Of Film History And Screen Writing Will Appreciate This Treatment, Which Includes The Trial Script And Patrick's Introduction Study Of Artistic Elements That Turned What Might Have Been Just Another Gangster Film Into An Innovative Classic.
