In Hollywood Hoofbeats, author Petrine Day Mitchum tells stories in page-turning detail, covering topics such as behind-the-scenes portraits of both famous movie horses and those virtually unknown; personal accounts from their trainers, owners, and costars; simple and complex horse stunts, from a fall in mid-gallop to a race across a bridge during a live explosion; and historic black-and-white photos and richly colored contemporary stills.
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From 1903's The Great Train Robbery to 2003's Seabiscuit, horses have played a significant role in the annals of moviemaking. Mitchum (daughter of actor Robert Mitchum) and writer Pavia celebrate equine participation by spotlighting these underappreciated animal stars and their handlers. Identifying horses in films ranging from Westerns to romantic comedies, she tells their stories in encyclopedic detail. Though Roy Rogers's Trigger enjoyed star treatment, many others endured inhumane treatment. Errol Flynn was appalled at the cruelty shown toward horses in his 1936 film The Charge of the Light Brigade. Despite his protests, directors and stunt coordinators used painful and even lethal methods to obtain effects. While the American Humane Association exerted some influence in the 1940s, their power waned in the '60s. It took 20 years for animal safety to return as a public issue. Indeed, Mitchum contends it's up to audiences to let producers know their films won't be respected if they don't "treat their hardworking equine and other animal cast members with the respect they so richly deserve." Animal lovers in particular will enjoy the tricks of the trade Mitchum discusses, such as the proper way to teach a horse to fall on cue. The authors give insight into an oft-ignored aspect of filmmaking. Photos. (Oct.)
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Reading the review/description on Amazon I rapidly came to the conclusion that words can never do this book justice; it's just too incredible. This is a beautiful and very informative coffee table book with exceptional photographs and movie poster art. Although it does not include information on every horse movie it does an amazing job on most films from the start of motion pictures to things like "Spirit," "Lord of the Rings," and "Hildalgo." Ms. Mitchum spent a ton of time interviewing the top stunt riders and horse trainers in Hollywood and it shows - every page is filled with insightful stories about filming, training, and actors. Well worth the cover price, you won't want to put it down!
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Great book, full of very interesting information about all the great horses that contributed so much to my childhood enjoyment !! Wonderful photo's, very good research in this. I love horses and movies, what a great combo !! Well written !!
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This book is fabulous. All my horse-crazy friends and I oohed and ahhed and squealed with delight as page after page brought great photos of all our horsey heros and heroines before our enchanted eyes. The text is well-written, informative and very entertaining. You couldn't do much better as a gift for a horse-loving baby-boomer who grew up with all these famous equines and their two-legged companions.
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HE FIRST MOVIE STAR WAS A HORSE. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
equine actors, stunt horses, whip cues, movie horses, palomino stallion, falling horse, cast horses, wonder horse, star horses, horse action, animal actors, horse whisperer, ranch horse, trick rider, singing cowboys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quarter Horse, American Humane, Fat Jones, Glenn Randall, Gene Autry, Highland Dale, Roy Rogers, Black Beauty, New York, Rex Peterson, Silver King, Wild West, Little Trigger, Los Angeles, Dan Patch, Tom Mix, Corky Randall, Yakima Canutt, Les Hilton, Rex Allen, Tap Canutt, New Zealand, Don Juan, Gregory Peck, King Arthur New!
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HE FIRST MOVIE STAR WAS A HORSE. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
equine actors, stunt horses, whip cues, movie horses, palomino stallion, falling horse, cast horses, wonder horse, star horses, horse action, animal actors, horse whisperer, ranch horse, trick rider, singing cowboys Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quarter Horse, American Humane, Fat Jones, Glenn Randall, Gene Autry, Highland Dale, Roy Rogers, Black Beauty, New York, Rex Peterson, Silver King, Wild West, Little Trigger, Los Angeles, Dan Patch, Tom Mix, Corky Randall, Yakima Canutt, Les Hilton, Rex Allen, Tap Canutt, New Zealand, Don Juan, Gregory Peck, King Arthur New!
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- The Black Stallion by Walter Farley on 4 pages
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Pictureback(R)) by RH Disney on page 144, and page 168
- The Quarter Horse (Learning about Horses) by Gail B. Stewart on page 93, and page 107
- Back in the Saddle Again by Gene Autry on page 39, and page 40
- Dances with Wolves: The Illustrated Story of the Epic Film (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebooks) by Kevin Costner on page 114, and page 120
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