The Rock and Roll Movie Encyclopedia of the 1950s [Paperback]

Mark Thomas McGee (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0786412003 | ISBN-13: 978-0786412006 | Publication Date: October 2001

When Columbia released Rock Around the Clock-the first movie about rock and roll-in 1956, it created a sensation. In England, where the music had not been heard before, young people got so worked up the movie was banned in many communities. In the United States, teenagers danced in the aisles! A virtual tidal wave of similar rock and roll features followed. This book offers the reader the opportunity to see through the eyes of the people who made and acted in them. Music and movie history entries are supported by a handsome collection of rare photos. All songs are cross-referenced by film, artist and title.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A delightful summation" -- -Classic Images

"A great book" -- -TVC

"A treasure trove of lobby posters and production stills" -- -Choice

"A welcome reference" -- -Film Review Annual

"Fun to browse" -- -ARBA

"Fun-to-read glimpses of vintage musically oriented titles" -- -Burlington County Times

"Informative" -- -Sightlines

"Provide[s] a significant visual record of the genre and its performers" -- -Back Stage

About the Author

Mark Thomas McGee of Duarte, California, is also the author of Faster and Furiouser (1996, $45), Roger Corman (1988, now in paperback, $20) and Beyond Ballyhoo (1989, now in paperback, $25). He has also written several books about the unstable world of low-budget filmmaking.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786412003
• ISBN-13: 978-0786412006
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,816,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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