Product Description: Douglas Fairbanks and the American Century brings to life the most popular movie star of his day, the personification of the Golden Age of Hollywood. At his peak, in the teens and twenties, the swashbuckling adventurer embodied the new American Century of speed, opportunity, and aggressive optimism...read more

'This work presents a comprehensive guide to literature-based films. It focuses on recognizing and appreciating the inherent difficulties encountered when basing a film on a literary work, be it a novel, novella, play or short story. A glossary aids in understanding film and literary terms. Photographs and an index are also included'--Provided by publisher.

Alphabetically arranged entries for film adaptations provide the date of release, the production company, and the director and screenwriter, and discusses the plot of each film.

Surveys the life and career of Orson Welles, providing detailed information on his work in radio, television, theater, and film; key people in his life; technical information; and film theory. (view table of contents)

Over 300 entries arranged by their theatrical origins provides an overview and critical commentary of each film and highlights similiarities and differences to the source play. (view table of contents)