Film Noir Poster Book: 1940-1945

Film Noir Poster Book: 1940-1945

Film noir is defined by one source as a â€œstyle or genre of cinematographic film marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, and menace. Another source defines it as â€œa style of filmmaking characterized by elements such as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy.â€ Both definitions are correct, but defining the genre isnâ€™t that simple. Celebrated critic Roger Ebert found that out when he published his elaborate, 10-point â€œGuide to the Film Noir Genreâ€ in 1995. â€œFilm Noir Poster Book: 1940-1945â€ presents color, full page posters from nearly 75 American films in the genre which were made during this period. Films represented in this volume include, by year: 1940: â€œThe Letter,â€ â€œStranger on the Third Floor,â€ â€œThey Drive by Night,â€ and â€œRebecca.â€ 1941: â€œAmong the Living,â€ â€œBlues in the Night,â€ â€œHigh Sierra,â€ â€œI Wake Up Screamingâ€ (aka â€œHot Spotâ€), â€œJohnny Eager,â€ â€œLadies in Retirement,â€ â€œThe Maltese Falcon,â€ â€œOut of the Fog,â€ â€œRage in Heaven,â€ â€œSuspicion,â€ â€œThe Shanghai Gesture,â€ and â€œA Woman's Face.â€ 1942: â€œCrossroads,â€ â€œThe Glass Key,â€ â€œMoontide,â€ â€œStreet of Chance,â€ and â€œThis Gun for Hire.â€ 1943: â€œCalling Dr. Death,â€ â€œThe Fallen Sparrow,â€ â€œJourney into Fear,â€ â€œThe Seventh Victim,â€ â€œShadow of a Doubt,â€ and â€œWhispering Footsteps.â€ 1944: â€œBluebeard,â€ â€œChristmas Holiday,â€ â€œDark Waters,â€ â€œDouble Indemnity,â€ â€œExperiment Perilous,â€ â€œGaslight,â€ â€œGuest in the Houseâ€ (aka â€œSatan in Skirtsâ€),â€ â€œLaura,â€ â€œLady in the Death House,â€ â€œThe Lodger,â€ â€œThe Mark of the Whistler,â€ â€œThe Mask of Dimitrios,â€ â€œMinistry of Fear,â€ â€œMurder, My Sweet (aka â€œFarewell, My Lovelyâ€),â€ â€œPhantom Lady,â€ â€œStrangers in the Night,â€ â€œThe Suspect,â€Voice in the Wind,â€ â€œThe Whistler,â€ and â€œThe Woman in the Window.â€ 1945: â€œApology for Murder,â€ â€œBewitched,â€ â€œConflict,â€ â€œCornered,â€ â€œDanger Signal,â€ â€œDangerous Intruder,â€ â€œDetour,â€ â€œEscape in the Fog,â€ â€œFallen Angel,â€ â€œThe Great Flamarion,â€ â€œHangover Square,â€ â€œThe House on 92nd Street,â€ â€œJealousy,â€ â€œJohnny Angel,â€ â€œThe Lost Weekend,â€ â€œMildred Pierce,â€ â€œMy Name is Julia Ross,â€ â€œThe Power of the Whistler,â€ â€œScarlet Street,â€ â€œSpellbound,â€ â€œThe Spider,â€ â€œThe Strange Affair of Uncle Harry,â€ â€œStrange Illusionâ€ (aka â€œOut of the Nightâ€), â€œTwo O'Clock Courage,â€ â€œThe Unseen,â€ and â€œVoice of the Whistler.â€ 86 Pages/Color on White Paper

Country	USA
Author	Greg Lenburg
Binding	Paperback
EAN	9781511485487
Edition	First
ISBN	1511485485
Label	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
MPN	colour illustrations
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	86
PartNumber	colour illustrations
PublicationDate	2015-03-31
Publisher	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Studio	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Film Noir Poster Book: 1940-1945

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