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Maurice Tourneur

The Life and Films

by Harry Waldman

Type
Biographies
Subject
DirectorMaurice Tourneur
Keywords
Maurice Tourneur, director, immigrant directors, France
Publishing date
2008
1st publishing
2001
Publisher
McFarland & Co
Language
English
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Physical desc.
Paperback • 184 pages
7 x 10 inches (18 x 25.5 cm)
ISBN
978-0-7864-4085-6
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Book Presentation:
Maurice Tourneur (1876–1961), the French and American director, actor, and theatrical manager, is the focus of this work. He began in France during the years 1912–1914, and then spent 1914–1926 in New Jersey and Hollywood, directing more than 50 films, using his French interests and talents to help shape the industry, and bringing “stylization” to the screen.

About the Author:
Harry Waldman is the author of several books about film. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Press Reviews:
"[a] wealth of illustrations"—Classic Images; "stills are exquisite…most welcome and inviting…recommended"—Choice; "lavishly illustrated…useful as a reference book"—Film & Film Culture.

See the publisher website: McFarland & Co

See the complete filmography of Maurice Tourneur on the website: IMDB ...

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