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A perfect blend of characterization, action and poetic images, John
Ford's Stagecoach (1939) made "A" Westerns a viable product for
Hollywood in the sound era. By 1990, the Western had again been on
a downswing when Dances with Wolves became both a critical and
commercial success. This work examines these two films and twelve
others--Red River, High Noon, Shane, The Searchers, Gunfight at the
O.K. Corral, The Alamo, The Magnificent Seven, Ride the High
Country, How the West Was Won, The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy and
the Sundance Kid, and Unforgiven--that hold unique spots in the
genre's history. Full filmographic data are provided for each,
along with an essay that blends plot synopsis, historical
perspectives and the movie's place in the Western genre.
The Lone Ranger has endured as an iconic figure in American popular
culture, from his 1933 premier as a radio serial hero through a
highly-rated television series (1949-1957) to a 2013 feature film.
Created by script writer Fran Striker and radio station owner
George W. Trendle, the character was meant to embody courage, fair
play and honesty, and writers had to adhere to specific guidelines:
"he never smokes ... he uses precise speech ... he never shoots to
kill." The popularity of the Ranger and his companion Tonto
inspired later crime fighting duos like Batman and Robin, and The
Green Hornet and Kato. This book examines the franchise in detail,
with summaries and production details of the original radio
episodes.
From the French and Indian War to the Civil War, well over a
hundred years of American history is reflected through the lives of
six bold and famous men: Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie,
Sam Houston, Jim Bridger, and Kit Carson. Here is a book that
details their lives, their legends, and the many films and
television shows their stories inspired. A biography of each
frontiersman in followed by a detailed examination of films and
television shows featuring that man as a character. Discussion of
films includes cast and credit listings, synopses, and notes on the
production, including comments on accuracy and interpretation.
Television coverage includes listings of episode titles and
discussion of each series' history. The book is illustrated with
both film stills and contemporary drawings and paintings of the
frontiersmen. An appendix of documentaries and a bibliography are
included.
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