This companion volume to Mystery Movie Series of 1940s Hollywood (McFarland, 2010) focuses on 22 different series and 167 individual films, primarily released during the 1930s. It was a decade that featured some of the most famous cinema detectives of all time, among them Charlie Chan, Nick and Nora Charles, Philo Vance, Nancy Drew, and some lesser kwn but equally entertaining figures, including Hildegarde Withers, Torchy Blane, Mr. Moto, Mr. Wong, and Brass Bancroft--the last-named character bestowing stardom upon a young Ronald Reagan in a quartet of breezy B-pictures.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Co Inc
ISBN-10
0786469757
ISBN-13
9780786469758
eBay Product ID (ePID)
178113458
Product Key Features
Author
Ron Backer
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Film, TV & Radio
Genre
Film, TV & Radio
Dimensions
Weight
680g
Height
254mm
Width
178mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Jefferson, Nc
Spine
28mm
Content Note
Illustrationsstrations (Black and White)
Author Biography
Ron Backer is an attorney who has previously written for law reviews and other legal publications. An avid fan of mystery and classic horror films, he lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Date of Publication
15/07/2012
Country of Publication
United States
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