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From Headline Hunter to Superman
Richard R. Ness
This filmography, a detailed analysis of journalists as they have been portrayed in films, consists of 2,165 entries for feature films from the silent era through 1996.
Scarecrow Press
October 1997
808 pages ISBN: 0810832917 Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
Although recent films such as The Paper, I Love Trouble, and
Up Close and Personal demonstrate the continuing popularity
of movies about the press, the journalism film has seldom
been recognized as a major genre. This filmography, a detailed analysis of journalists as they
have been portrayed in films, consists of 2,165 entries for
feature films from the silent era through 1996. In addition
to providing an extensive discussion of significant
journalism films such as The Front Page, His Girl Friday,
Ace in the Hole, and Broadcast News, the text examines
lesser-known works which helped to reinforce the image of
the press on screen. The book is the first of its type to
offer extensive consideration of journalists in silent
films, in B films of the 1930s and 1940s, and in
made-for-television movies. The filmography is presented
chronologically by year, with entries within each year
listed alphabetically. A definitive study of a genre long
overdue for recognition. Of interest to film scholars,
researchers, journalists and students of contemporary
culture. Contains 17 black and white photos.
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