Children's Live-Action Musical Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography

The Wizard of Oz (1939), Hans Christian Andersen (1952), Tom Thumb (1958), Babes in Toyland (1961), Mary Poppins (1964), Dr. Dolittle (1967), The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T (1953)-these are some of the fifteen enchanting features covered in this study. While discussing the origins of the films and aesthetic and thematic similarities, this book illuminates the heretofore neglected contributions of such creative talents as Moss Hart, Charles Vidor, George Pal, and Bryan Forbes. Sprinkled throughout the text are provocative comments garnered form interviews with most of the above artists.

Arts & Photography

Harris, Thomas J.

Performing Arts

McFarland Publishing

Astute criticism....A unique little book for large film collections. --BOOKLIST

Courtroom's Finest Hour in American Cinema

Reference

The Scarecrow Press, Inc.

In this, the only book-length analysis in English of Bogdanovich to date, the author scrutinizes the career of America's first cineaste, aiming for a thoroughly honest and objective critique of both the man and his films. Harris includes comprehensive chapters on each of the twelve films Bogdanovich has released as of 1989. By assimilating all positive and negative criticism of Bogdanovich's work over the years and re-interpreting it from a 90s perspective, Harris hopes to provide for the first time a true portrait of the filmmaker. Interspersed with comments by Bogdanovich and his collaborators.

Bogdanovich's Picture Shows

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

Scarecrow Press

The author surveys 15 of the best children's musical films, including the obvious, such as Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Willy Wonka, and the not so obvious, such as Pete's Dragon, Pufnstuf, 5000 Fingers of Dr. T. An erudite review with illustrations and an index.

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Children's Live-Action Musical Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography

Courtroom's Finest Hour in American Cinema

Bogdanovich's Picture Shows

Children's Live-Action Musical Films: A Critical Survey and Filmography