Don G. Smith

The Poe Cinema

A Critical Filmography of Theatrical Releases Based on the Works of Edgar Allan Poe

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Produktbeschreibung

Who can forget haunting tales like "The Oblong Box," "Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Pit and the Pendulum," and "Torture Garden"? This is a critical filmography of the 81 features from 13 countries that have adapted the literary works of Edgar Allan Poe. Each entry includes the title of the work, year of release, studio, full cast and credits, running time and a detailed plot synopsis. Production and marketing notes first examine the degree to which the film is faithful to Poe's original work. Pertinent career information for the primary actors and filmmakers, anecdotes and perspectives from the principals, and an overview of the marketing of the movie are next provided. A thorough critical analysis, including contemporary reviews of the film, completes each entry.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Seitenzahl: 316
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 598g
• ISBN-13: 9780786417032
• ISBN-10: 078641703X
• Artikelnr.: 22128992

Autorenporträt

The late Don G. Smith was an associate professor in history and philosophy of education at Eastern Illinois University. He wrote for numerous publications, including Filmfax, Scarlet Street, Movie Collector's World and Midnight Marquee. He lived in Riverview Florida.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Preface     
Introduction     
THE FILMS     
Afterword     
Notes     
Appendix A.
Poe-Inspired Films in Chronological Order     
Appendix B.
Poe Films by Country of Origin     
Appendix C.
Poe Titles and Films Adapted from Them     
Annotated Selected Bibliography     
Index