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The first book-length study of the career of the director of such classic films as
The Day the Earth Stood Still,
West Side Story, and
The Sound of Music, this volume combines thorough cast and crew credits, critical responses, awards and nominations, production notes, and comments from the director himself resulting in a unique overview of a remarkable career. In addition, a complete annotated bibliography of all books, articles, and interviews by or about Wise is included. An interesting feature is the examination of many of his unproduced projects.
Wise's career began with RKO as an editor for such films as
Citizen Kane (1941) and
The Magnificent Ambersons (1942), when he then stepped in for director Gunther von Fritsch to complete
Curse of the Cat People (1944). At 20th-Century Fox, Wise directed
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951),
Somebody Up There Likes Me (1956), and
Run Silent, Run Deep (1958).
West Side Story (1961), which Wise codirected with choreographer Jerome Robbins, marked the beginning of the third phase of his career, a period marked by mammoth productions that met with overwhelming approval commercially and critically.
West Side Story Audrey Rose (1977).
Sommario
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chronology
Biographical Sketch
Filmography
Bibliography
Articles
Books
Unrealized Projects
Film Title Index
Name Index
Author's Note
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FRANK THOMPSON is a writer and film historian. His books include Tim Burton's
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993),
Alamo Movies (1994), and
Henry King (1994). He has also written television scripts including
Frank Capra: A Personal Remembrance (1992), film scripts such as
The Last Stand (1994), and many articles for professional journals and magazines.
