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Movies of the 50s (Hardcover)
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Movies of the 50s (Hardcover)
Series: Bibliotheca Universalis
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At a time when people were terrified of UFOs and Communism, the
film industry was busy producing movies that ranged from film noir
to grandiose musicals. The paranoid public in the 1950s apparently
craved family entertainment and dark, brooding pictures in equal
doses. The result is a decade's worth of truly monumental cinema,
from Hitchcock masterpieces (Vertigo, Psycho, Rear Window) to
comedy classics (Tati's Mr. Hulot's Holiday, Billy Wilder's Some
Like It Hot), from groundbreaking Nouvelle Vague films (Truffaut's
The 400 Blows) to profound, innovative dramas like Antonioni's
L'avventura, Fellini's La Strada, John Huston's Misfits, and
Kubrick's Paths of Glory. Though censorship kept sex safely
offscreen, the smoldering James Dean, Marlon Brando, and Marilyn
Monroe provided plenty of heat. This survey of the most important
films of the fabulous fifties covers the wholesome, subversive,
artistic, thrilling, and mysterious trends in cinema across the
globe. This encyclopedia profiles each movie masterpiece through
stills, a synopsis, and cast, crew, and technical listings. Whether
you're a rebel without a cause or a gentleman who prefers blondes,
this is a must-have for any film fan. About the series Bibliotheca
Universalis - Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic
TASCHEN universe!
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