This book studies Episcopal Reverend James Friedrich's work at Cathedral Films during the 1940s and 50s. It offers insight into the way a small, independent B-studio created and distributed religious films for the church, television, and theatrical markets in the postwar American film industry.
This book studies Episcopal Reverend James Friedrich's work at Cathedral Films during the 1940s and 50s. It offers insight into the way a small, independent B-studio created and distributed religious films for the church, television, and theatrical markets in the postwar American film industry.
Kenneth Suit is associate professor of cinema at Milligan College.
Inhaltsangabe
Contents Acknowledgments Part One: Inspiration I. Making the Gospel Vivid: Religious Filmmaking During the Silent Period II. A Heavenly Vision: James K. Friedrich's Cinematic Epiphany Part Two: Innovation III. Baptism in Hollywood: Cathedral Films and The Great Commandment IV. The Power of the Motion Picture: The First of the Bible Story Films V. First-Rate Productions: Cathedral During World War Two Part Three: Competition VI. The Finest Films for the Church: New Economic Strategies During the Postwar Period VII. Doing the Work of the Lord: Expanding the Range of Bible Story Films VIII. A Remarkable Service for Christianity: The "Life of St. Paul" Series and Further Co-Productions Part Four: Inflation IX. New Directions: J.K.F. Productions and I Beheld His Glory X. Another Sacred Series: The Beginning of the "Living Christ" Series XI. A Model of Simplicity and Good Taste: Day of Triumph Part Five: Exhaustion XII. Conflict: The Last Bible Productions XIII. The Tragedy of Our Present Situation: Friedrich's Final Years XIV. Auteur of His Faith: The Legacy of James Friedrich Postscript Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Bibliography About the Author
Contents Acknowledgments Part One: Inspiration I. Making the Gospel Vivid: Religious Filmmaking During the Silent Period II. A Heavenly Vision: James K. Friedrich's Cinematic Epiphany Part Two: Innovation III. Baptism in Hollywood: Cathedral Films and The Great Commandment IV. The Power of the Motion Picture: The First of the Bible Story Films V. First-Rate Productions: Cathedral During World War Two Part Three: Competition VI. The Finest Films for the Church: New Economic Strategies During the Postwar Period VII. Doing the Work of the Lord: Expanding the Range of Bible Story Films VIII. A Remarkable Service for Christianity: The "Life of St. Paul" Series and Further Co-Productions Part Four: Inflation IX. New Directions: J.K.F. Productions and I Beheld His Glory X. Another Sacred Series: The Beginning of the "Living Christ" Series XI. A Model of Simplicity and Good Taste: Day of Triumph Part Five: Exhaustion XII. Conflict: The Last Bible Productions XIII. The Tragedy of Our Present Situation: Friedrich's Final Years XIV. Auteur of His Faith: The Legacy of James Friedrich Postscript Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Bibliography About the Author
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