Sellers, Robert
The Secret Life of Ealing Studios: Britain's Favourite Film Studio
- ISBN 13:
- 9781915393500
- author:
- Sellers, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dean Street Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 354
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- General (US: Trade), History, Europe,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Secret Life of Ealing Studios: A History of Britain's Favourite Film Studio This lively and humorous history of Ealing Studios reveals the behind-the-scenes story of a cinematic success story that continues to inspire filmmakers to this day. The studio's output in the 1940s and 1950s was in astonishing synchronicity with the national mood, producing a unique and enduring view of British identity. From the memories of those who worked and performed at the studio, this book explores how a small group of maverick film-makers, including some of Britain's most beloved movie stars, created pictures that have become timeless classics. The films include Hue and Cry, Passport to Pimlico, Kind Hearts and Coronets, and The Ladykillers, among others. At the heart of the story is the figure of Michael Balcon, a key figure in the studio's success, and the iconic actors who worked alongside him, including Peter Sellers, Alec Guinness, and Margaret Rutherford.
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