
Return to Paradise
A Guide to South Sea Island Films
Larry Langman(Author)
Scarecrow Press
Published on 12. March 1998
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-0-8108-3268-8 (ISBN)
Description
Return to Paradise explores those films whose plots revolve chiefly around the South Seas and shows how American culture has influenced both the thematic portrayal and content of each film. Similarly, the author presents the ways in which these films have reflected American society, laws and attitudes. Over 600 American films, released between 1908 and the present, are arranged in chronological order in this work. Remakes and films with alternate titles are listed, as well as those films adapted from a published work. A must for the film buff, each entry lists the title, year of release, the releasing company or distributor, the director, screenwriter and major cast credits.
Reviews / Votes
Film buffs will enjoy examining this well-written book that could prove useful to students and researchers in the fields of cinema and pop culture. * American Reference Books Annual * ...an entertaining guide to South Sea island movies... * Film Review * ...covers a subject not readily accessible through the indexes of the 'American Film Institutes Catalogs.' * Classic Images *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-3268-8 (9780810832688)
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Person
Larry Langman has been an instructor in film history and art for fifteen years and is the author or co-author of several books, including A Guide to American Silent Crime Films (1994).