Early in 1937, a young film editor went on-location to St. George, Utah, for the filming of Republics The Painted Stallion. Rain and cast problems put the production hopelessly behind schedule. The studio summarily fired the director and replaced him with the film editor. Thus was born the career of one of Hollywoods most famous serial directors, Bill Witney. Witney went on to direct or codirect 23 Republic serials, working with such stars as William Benedict, Hoot Gibson, Bela Lugosi, and Noah Beery, Sr. Witneys output ...
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Early in 1937, a young film editor went on-location to St. George, Utah, for the filming of Republics The Painted Stallion. Rain and cast problems put the production hopelessly behind schedule. The studio summarily fired the director and replaced him with the film editor. Thus was born the career of one of Hollywoods most famous serial directors, Bill Witney. Witney went on to direct or codirect 23 Republic serials, working with such stars as William Benedict, Hoot Gibson, Bela Lugosi, and Noah Beery, Sr. Witneys output included some of the most famous cliffhangers of the era, such as Adventures of Red Ryder, Spy Smasher, Drums of Fu Manchu, The Lone Ranger, and The Lone Ranger Rides Again. Though he enjoyed a long career as a feature film and television director, it is the Republic serials for which he is best remembered. This engaging story is a behind-the-scenes look at the heyday of the Hollywood cliffhanger, the making of the movies, and the people involved in them.
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Very Good. No Jacket (as issued) 9.5 x 6.5 x 1. Hardcover. Book Condition: Very Good. Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued). McFarland Publishing, Jefferson, NC 1995. 246 pages. Nice Firm Clean copy! Light general wear. Size: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1. Media/Performing Arts: Hollywood Topics Media/Performing Arts: Movies 0408.
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Very Good+ 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Slight top corner bumps, otherwise fine. No markings. Not issued in jacket. Autobiography of the director of serials for Republic Studios. Original printing, not print on demand junk.