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This book studies Episcopal Reverend James Friedrich's work at Cathedral Films during the 1940s and 50s. It offers insight into the way a small, independent B-studio created and distributed religious films for the church, television, and theatrical markets in the postwar American film industry.
List of contents
Contents
Acknowledgments
Part One: Inspiration
I. Making the Gospel Vivid: Religious Filmmaking During the Silent Period
II. A Heavenly Vision: James K. Friedrich's Cinematic Epiphany
Part Two: Innovation
III. Baptism in Hollywood: Cathedral Films and The Great Commandment
IV. The Power of the Motion Picture: The First of the Bible Story Films
V. First-Rate Productions: Cathedral During World War Two
Part Three: Competition
VI. The Finest Films for the Church: New Economic Strategies During the Postwar Period
VII. Doing the Work of the Lord: Expanding the Range of Bible Story Films
VIII. A Remarkable Service for Christianity: The "Life of St. Paul" Series and Further Co-Productions
Part Four: Inflation
IX. New Directions: J.K.F. Productions and I Beheld His Glory
X. Another Sacred Series: The Beginning of the "Living Christ" Series
XI. A Model of Simplicity and Good Taste: Day of Triumph
Part Five: Exhaustion
XII. Conflict: The Last Bible Productions
XIII. The Tragedy of Our Present Situation: Friedrich's Final Years
XIV. Auteur of His Faith: The Legacy of James Friedrich
Postscript
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
Appendix 4
Bibliography
About the Author
About the author
Kenneth Suit is associate professor of cinema at Milligan College.
Summary
This book studies Episcopal Reverend James Friedrich’s work at Cathedral Films during the 1940s and 50s. It offers insight into the way a small, independent B-studio created and distributed religious films for the church, television, and theatrical markets in the postwar American film industry.
