Beggars of Life A Companion to the 1928 Film Thomas Gladysz 9780692879535 Books
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This first ever study of "Beggars of Life" looks at the film Oscar-winning director William Wellman thought his finest silent movie. Based on Jim Tully’s bestselling book of hobo life—and filmed by Wellman the year after he made "Wings" (the first film to win the Best Picture Oscar), "Beggars of Life" is a riveting drama about an orphan girl (screen legend Louise Brooks) who kills her abusive stepfather and flees the law. She meets a boy tramp (leading man Richard Arlen), and together they ride the rails through a dangerous hobo underground ruled over by Oklahoma Red (future Oscar winner Wallace Beery). "Beggars of Life" showcases Brooks in her best American silent—a film the "Cleveland Plain Dealer" described as “a raw, sometimes bleeding slice of life.” With more than 50 little seen images, and a foreword by William Wellman, Jr.
Beggars of Life A Companion to the 1928 Film Thomas Gladysz 9780692879535 Books
I cannot help but give this an enthusiastic two thumbs up. It really is the perfect companion for before or after you have seen the film. The volume might be slim, but, it is packed with information and rare photographs. It has been impeccably researched and beautifully executed. The forward is by William Wellman, Jr., which is pretty amazing all by itself.Inside you will find a chapter on Jim Tully, the author of the book on which the film is based; a brief bio of William Wellman; capsule bios of each of the players; contemporary critical reviews from magazines, newspapers and, best of all, the trade rags of the day. We're also treated to Louise Brooks own recollections of the making of the film. The book is filled with rare images, scene stills, production shots and well as candids taken during filming on location. You see examples of sheet music for the tie-in music, cue sheets for the organist or combo and much of the poster art for the film seen in the press books.
This is a thorough examination of the film from start to finish and written in a breezy style that is not only informative, it is a very entertaining read as well. The only pity is that the it is so short. This reader was left wanting more.
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Tags : Beggars of Life: A Companion to the 1928 Film [Thomas Gladysz] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This first ever study of Beggars of Life looks at the film Oscar-winning director William Wellman thought his finest silent movie. Based on Jim Tully’s bestselling book of hobo life—and filmed by Wellman the year after he made Wings (the first film to win the Best Picture Oscar),Thomas Gladysz,Beggars of Life: A Companion to the 1928 Film,PandorasBox Press,0692879536,PERFORMING ARTS Film History & Criticism,PERFORMING ARTS Film & Video History & Criticism
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Beggars of Life A Companion to the 1928 Film Thomas Gladysz 9780692879535 Books Reviews
A terrific companion to the film. Nice photos, too...always a plus in a Louise Brooks book.
The book is researched in depth and very well written and designed. An excellent companion to the recently issue restored film on blu-ray. Recommend to fans of Louise Brooks and to anyone interested in the making of silent films in the 1920's.
I cannot help but give this an enthusiastic two thumbs up. It really is the perfect companion for before or after you have seen the film. The volume might be slim, but, it is packed with information and rare photographs. It has been impeccably researched and beautifully executed. The forward is by William Wellman, Jr., which is pretty amazing all by itself.
Inside you will find a chapter on Jim Tully, the author of the book on which the film is based; a brief bio of William Wellman; capsule bios of each of the players; contemporary critical reviews from magazines, newspapers and, best of all, the trade rags of the day. We're also treated to Louise Brooks own recollections of the making of the film. The book is filled with rare images, scene stills, production shots and well as candids taken during filming on location. You see examples of sheet music for the tie-in music, cue sheets for the organist or combo and much of the poster art for the film seen in the press books.
This is a thorough examination of the film from start to finish and written in a breezy style that is not only informative, it is a very entertaining read as well. The only pity is that the it is so short. This reader was left wanting more.
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