Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide

From the Silent Era Through 1965

Paperback
$32.99 US
5.28"W x 7.98"H x 1.65"D  
On sale Jan 27, 2010 | 828 Pages | 9780452295773
Grades 9-12 + AP/IB

The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics

From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable.
Leonard Maltin is one of America’s most respected film critics and historians. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated CartoonsLeonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never See, and Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. He regularly appears on ReelzChannel and Turner Classic Movies and hosts a weekly podcast, Maltin on Movies, with his daughter, Jessie. He lives in Los Angeles, California. View titles by Leonard Maltin
A must-have for movie buffs, but also… a standard reference for industry insiders.”—Clare Swanson, Publisher's Weekly

"Indispensable."—Los Angeles Times 

"Head and shoulders above the rest."—The New York Times 

"Belongs next to every TV in every home."—USA Today 

"The single most important reference book in every American home."—Esquire

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The definitive guide to classic films from one of America's most trusted film critics

From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable.

Author

Leonard Maltin is one of America’s most respected film critics and historians. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated CartoonsLeonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never See, and Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. He regularly appears on ReelzChannel and Turner Classic Movies and hosts a weekly podcast, Maltin on Movies, with his daughter, Jessie. He lives in Los Angeles, California. View titles by Leonard Maltin

Praise

A must-have for movie buffs, but also… a standard reference for industry insiders.”—Clare Swanson, Publisher's Weekly

"Indispensable."—Los Angeles Times 

"Head and shoulders above the rest."—The New York Times 

"Belongs next to every TV in every home."—USA Today 

"The single most important reference book in every American home."—Esquire

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