Charles McGraw : biography of a film noir tough guy /
"Through numerous personal interviews with McGraw's surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included is an extensive critical filmography of McGraw's feature film ca...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2008], ©2008
Jefferson, N.C. : c2008 Jefferson, N.C. : [2008] |
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| Summary: | "Through numerous personal interviews with McGraw's surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included is an extensive critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, and a complete list of TV appearances"--Provided by publisher "The iconic actor Charles McGraw appeared in over 140 roles on films and television, including the classic noir pictures The Killers (1946) and The Narrow Margin (1952). Whether portraying tough cops or sadistic killers, McGraw brought a unique authenticity to the screen." "Emphasizing his impact on the film noir style, this comprehensive biography examines McGraw's lengthy career against the backdrop of a changing Hollywood. Through numerous personal interviews with his surviving intimates, close acquaintances and co-workers, his tumultuous personal life is detailed from his earliest days to his bizarre, accidental death. Also included are an extensive critical filmography of McGraw's feature film career, a complete list of television appearances and previously unpublished film stills and personal photos."--BOOK JACKET |
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| Item Description: | This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC |
| Physical Description: | xii, 216 p. : ill. ; 27 cm xii, 216 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-208) and index Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-208) and index Includes filmography: p. 191-196 Includes filmography: pages 191-196 |
| ISBN: | 0786431679 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786431679 9780786431670 (softcover : alk. paper) 9780786431670 |