Book Review: Clarence Brown: Hollywood’s Forgotten Master.
Gwenda Young’s thorough and fascinating biography on MGM film director Clarence Brown goes a long way in making sure his contribution is...
Book Review: In Search of Lost Films by Phil Hall
Usually this space is reserved for the latest books on film history, but I just acquired this one from 2016 and believed its importance...
Book Review: Bare Knees Flapper: The Life and Films of Virginia Lee Corbin
There are several layers to Tim Lussier’s new biography of silent screen actress Virginia Lee Corbin, from McFarland publishers. This is...
The Final Film of Laurel and Hardy
I reviewed this ten year old book when it first came out. However, due to the upcoming DVD release of the film it discusses; a 2K HD...
Book Review: Edmund O’Brien: Everyman of Film Noir
Derek Schulthorpe is one of the top film biographers currently active. His book on subjects like Sydney Greenstreet, Claire Trevor,...
Book Review: The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story
Steve Randisi’s new book from Bear Manor reminds us of a time when daytime TV talk shows were relaxed outings with interesting...
Book Review: Side By Side: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis on TV and Radio
Michael J. Hayde’s new book from Bear Manor that chronicles and examines the Martin and Lewis comedy team’s phenomenal success on radio...
Book Review: Gale Storm – A Biography and Career Record
There are a handful of showbiz biographers that one can always comfortably trust. They get their facts straight, they appreciate their...
Book Review: Henry Brandon: King of the Bogeymen
The best biographies on film performers are benefited by the sort of deep research that unearths a variety of fascinating information...
Book Review: Leo Gorcey’s Fractured World
Not quite a biography, but more of a scrapbook of information, “Leo Gorcey’s Fractured World” by Jim Manago offers pretty much anything...