British Film Noir Guide (Paperback)

Michael F. Keaney

ISBN 10: 0786464275 / ISBN 13: 9780786464272

Published by McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC, 2011

About this Item

Paperback. This work presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those "black films" made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book's main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States. Presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those ""black films"" made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9780786464272

Bibliographic Details

• Title: British Film Noir Guide (Paperback)
• Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc, Jefferson, NC
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786464275
• ISBN 13: 9780786464272
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

This work presents 369 British films produced between 1937 and 1964 that embody many of the same filmic qualities as those "black films" made in the United States during the classic film noir era. This reference work makes a case for the inclusion of the British films in the film noir canon, which is still considered by some to be an exclusively American inventory. In the book's main section, the following information is presented for each film: a quote from the film; the title and release date; a rating based on the five-star system; the production company, director, cinematographer, screenwriter, and main performers; and a plot synopsis with author commentary. Appendices categorize films by rating, release date, director and cinematographer and also provide a noir and non-noir breakdown of the 47 films presented on the Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre, a 1960s British television series that was also shown in the United States.

About the Author

The late Michael F. Keaney was a fan of classic movies and the author of two McFarland books about film noir.