You Must Remember This : The Warner Brothers Story

by Schickel, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780762434183
• ISBN10: 076243418X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-08
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

FromRin Tin TintoCasablancatoHarry Potter, the Warner Bros. story is the history of Hollywood. Eighty-five years of screen icons, legendary films, and history-making achievements are detailed in this comprehensive, photo-filled treasure trove, fully authorized by the studio.No production company has had more legendary films, stars, or influence on the course of Hollywood than Warner Bros. Among the superstars who worked for the studio are Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Joan Crawford, Marlon Brando, James Dean, and John Wayne. Filmmakers like Martin Scorsese and Stanley Kubrick made history for the studio, and it has been home to blockbuster franchises likeSuperman,Batman,Lethal Weapon, andHarry Potter.Produced in conjunction with Warner Bros., this volume is the ultimate guide to the greatest movie studio in history.You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Storyis also the companion to a five part documentary in the PBS American Masters series by author Richard Schickel that will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the spring of 2008 and debut on PBS in the fall, to coincide with publication of the book.

Author Biography

Richard Schickel has been the film critic for Time magazine since 1972. He is also a prolific documentary filmmaker, movie historian, and author of over thirty books. He was recently given the National Board of Review award for contributions to film history.

George Perry is a film critic, journalist, and broadcaster who has interviewed a wide array of film greats. He is also a documentary film consultant and author of many books on film history and the stars who lived it.

Clint Eastwood is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker of over fifty films.