The Joe E. Brown Films
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AlbakiReads Editorial A film-by-film map of Joe E. Brown’s changing screen career
A film-by-film map of Joe E. Brown’s changing screen career
James L. Neibaur traces Joe E. Brown’s films across several distinct phases: major 1930s comedy vehicles, later independent and second-feature productions, and a return through smaller roles in the 1950s and 1960s, including Some Like It Hot. The book places that screen record alongside biographical context, covering Brown’s enthusiasm for baseball, his service entertaining military personnel during World War II, and the legacy attached to his career. It offers a focused look at a comedian whose prominence in the early sound era was followed by substantial shifts in studio standing and screen opportunities.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Film-history readers interested in Hollywood comedy of the 1930s
- Fans of Joe E. Brown and Some Like It Hot
- Readers seeking film-by-film performer studies
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Hollywood comedyFilm careers1930s cinemaWorld War II entertainmentScreen legacy
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Book Overview Joe E. Brown was the most popular movie comedian in the 1930s, his films being bigger moneymakers than those featuring Laurel and Hardy, ...
Joe E. Brown was the most popular movie comedian in the 1930s, his films being bigger moneymakers than those featuring Laurel and Hardy, W.C. Fields, or The Marx Brothers. A regrettable business decision in the middle of the decade resulted in indie productions that relegated Joe to second-feature status. After losing a son in World War Two, Joe became a tireless entertainer for servicemen all over the world, resulting in his becoming one of two civilians during that time to be awarded the Bronze Star. His movie career effectively over by the 1950s, Joe took a supporting part in Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot, which ended up becoming the movie by which he remains best known. This book is a film-by-film look at his movies, from his early 1930s heyday through his B movies in the late 30s and early 40s, and finally his film career's conclusion, only to be reborn with a handful of small parts in the 50s and 60s. Along with his work, this book will deal with Brown's baseball enthusiasm, his kindness to others, and his lasting legacy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James L. Neibaur is a film historian and educator who has appeared in video documentaries, given DVD commentaries, contributed several articles to the Encyclopedia Britannica and has authored over 30 published books.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 252 | Language: English | Publisher: BEARMANOR MEDIA | ISBN: 1629337382
FormatPaperback
Pages252
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1629337382
EAN9781629337388
PublisherBEARMANOR MEDIA
Publication Date2021-06-02
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.75 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height0.53 Inches
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