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"The behind-the-scenes story of the quintessential film noir, Double Indemnity, is told for the first time in this enthralling narrative from noir authorities Alain Silver and James Ursini." -- Dust jacket.
About the author
Screenwriter/producer and film historian Alain Silver is the author/editor of more than thirty books on cinema, including The Noir Style, The Samurai Film, and Film Noir The Encyclopedia. He has also produced more than thirty independent motion pictures; provided commentary for many noir DVD/Blu-ray releases; and lectured on film history and production at numerous colleges, festivals, and conferences in the US and abroad.
James Ursini has cowritten or edited more than a score of books with Alain Silver, including their Film Noir Reader series and director studies of David Lean and Robert Aldrich. He has also supplied commentary for numerous film noir DVDs, including Double Indemnity. He has worked in both fiction and non-fiction feature production and has taught filmmaking at UCLA and other schools in the Los Angeles area.
Summary
Upon its 80th anniversary, the behind-the-scenes story of the quintessential film noir and cult favorite Double Indemnity-and its crucial impact on the genre-is told for the first time in this history by acclaimed noir authorities Alain Silver and James Ursini.
Foreword
Upon its 80th anniversary, the behind-the-scenes story of the quintessential film noir and cult favorite Double Indemnity-and its crucial impact on the genre-is told for the first time in this history by acclaimed noir authorities Alain Silver and James Ursini.
