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This book provides a film-by-film look at the thirty-two movies James Cagney made during the 1930s, from his supporting role in Sinners Holiday (1930) to the end of the decade as an established star of Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) and The Roaring Twenties in 1939.

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This book looks at the film and television genre that made Clint Eastwood a star: westerns. The author discusses in detail the production, impact, influences, and successes (both critical and commercial) of each of Eastwoods films. Neibaur also examines the continued success and influence of his films on the western film genre.

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The Essential Jack Nicholson looks at the key films in the career of one of Hollywood's biggest stars. After a brief profile of the actor, author James L. Neibaur highlights each of Nicholson's most important works, explaining why his performances are essential viewing. Neibau...

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From silent films in the 1920s to featured films through 2015, Mickey Rooney had one of the longest careers in Hollywood. This book looks at the most significant films in Rooney's career, from his years as a juvenile lead in such classics as Babes in Arms, Boys Town, and The Human Comedy to his Oscar nominated supporting roles in The Bold and the Brave and The Black Stallion.

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The chilling 1927 abduction and murder of Marion Parkera shocking crime that unveiled the unthinkable reality of child abduction-- set off one of the greatest manhunts in California history, and became one of the first to consider the insanity plea during a trial. Here, the story is recounted in compelling detail.