Anthony Mann: The Film CareerThis detailed study of the career of Anthony Mann argues Mann's prominence and influence alongside contemporaries like John Ford. Mann (1906-1967), who was active in Hollywood and Europe, directed or produced more than 40 films, including The Fall of the Roman Empire and God's Little Acre. Best known for his work in the film noir and western genres and his films starring Jimmy Stewart, Mann later moved into Cold War and epic films. The book features a filmography and 49 photographs. |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
1 In Search of Anthony Mann | 5 |
2 Mann and the B Film | 26 |
3 Mann and Film Noir | 48 |
4 Mann and the Western | 92 |
5 Mann and the 1950s | 166 |
6 Mann and Epic Films | 201 |
7 Mann and the Century of Total War | 239 |
8 Mann and the Critics | 254 |
Filmography | 267 |
Chapter Notes | 281 |
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