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The Bob Hope Films

Author : James L. Neibaur
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786410507
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Bob Hope Films written by James L. Neibaur and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2005-01-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bob Hope got his start in show business when he was in his twenties, remained active past the age of 90, and lived to be 100. His longevity was remarkable, especially when one considers that he was active in vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television. He excelled in each of these popular forms of entertainment, but his films are the most genuine testaments to his timeless comedy. His smart quips, fast pace, and breezy manner were perfect ingredients for the brand of comedy that was popular during World War II and the years immediately following the war. This book begins with a discussion of Bob Hope's early career and the short films that he starred in, and then covers each of the Hope films beginning with The Big Broadcast of 1938. The Hope films, the author says, do not have deep subtexts or clever cinematic innovations, but provide clever, uplifting entertainment that continues to inspire laughter and offer solid examples of the humor that made Americans smile during and after World War II. Cast and credit information is provided for each film.

The Road to Comedy

Author : Donald McCaffrey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313014744
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Road to Comedy written by Donald McCaffrey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-12-30 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although Bob Hope has been the subject of many biographies, no book yet has fully explored the comic persona he created in vaudeville and radio, brought to fruition in dozens of films from the 1930s through the 1960s, and made a lasting influence on comedians from Woody Allen to Conan O'Brien. Now, in The Road to Comedy: The Films of Bob Hope, noted film comedy authority Donald W. McCaffrey finally places Hope in his well-deserved position among the highest rank of film comedians of his era. Drawing on archival materials and interviews with collaborators, McCaffrey analyzes each major film in depth, with due attention to particular sequences that reveal how Hope created a unique comic personality that lasted over dozens of very popular films, from the Road movies with Bing Crosby through such underrated classics as Son of Paleface, Monsieur Beaucaire, and Casanova's Big Night. In so doing, McCaffrey introduces readers to a Bob Hope now overshadowed by his own reputation. We see here that Hope's significance has been greater than any USO appearance or television special might suggest. Because many of these movies have recently been made available on DVD—the first time in decades that they've been easily available to the general public—the volume will also serve as an excellent introduction for those wanting to see these films for the first time.

Thanks for the Memories

Author : Bob Hope
Publisher : General Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781575440408
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Thanks for the Memories written by Bob Hope and published by General Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portrays the many facets of the entertainer's life as an actor, comedian, patriot, father, husband, and friend and details his career from vaudeville to entertaining U.S. troops

Hope

Author : Richard Zoglin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439140278
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Hope written by Richard Zoglin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and career of comedian, actor, and entertainer Bob Hope.

Bob Hope

Author : Lawrence J. Quirk
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9781557834508
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Bob Hope written by Lawrence J. Quirk and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2000 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Applause Books). Lawrence J. Quirk delves into every personal and professional aspect of Bob Hope's long, complex and dramatic life; rising by sheer dint of will to great wealth and fame. Why did Hope become so identified with sponsoring the Vietnam War? What's the real scoop on his relationship with Bing Crosby? How far astray did Hope's frankly oversexed nature lead him from the marriage he successfully maintained with Dolores for over sixty years? Quirk writes about Hope based on long experience. He knew and interviewed Bob Hope while serving as an army seargeant during the Korean war and later as entertainment editor, and interviewer of top stars for over forty years. Quirk approaches his subject with original observations born of years of studying this most celebrated, yet in some ways most mysterious of entertainment giants.

Road to Box Office - The Seven Film Comedies of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, 1940-1962

Author : Randall G. Mielke
Publisher : Bearmanor Media
ISBN 13 : 9781593935450
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (354 download)

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Download or read book Road to Box Office - The Seven Film Comedies of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, 1940-1962 written by Randall G. Mielke and published by Bearmanor Media. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with Road to Singapore in 1940, Paramount Pictures teamed Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour to star in one of the most successful series of movies ever made. All seven "road" films followed the same basic format: adventurers Hope and Crosby would be caught in a seemingly impossible situation, they would defeat the bad guys, and then vie with one another for Lamour's attention. A few ballads, duets, and comedy numbers were added for musical flavor and it all worked to perfection. This book is a fond look back on three screen stars, all with successful careers of their own, who traveled seven "roads" together and left audiences with miles of movie memories.

Road to Box Office

Author : Randall G. Mielke
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Road to Box Office written by Randall G. Mielke and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1997 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with Road to Singapore in 1940, Paramount teamed Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in one of the most successful series of movies ever. All the road films followed the same basic format: adventurers Hope and Crosby would be caught in a seemingly impossible situation, then they would defeat the bad guys and vie with each other for the attention of Lamour. With a few musical numbers and some comedy routines thrown in for flavor, the movies seemed to work perfectly. A history of each of the seven films is presented here, along with a comprehensive filmography.

Dear Bob

Author : Martha Bolton
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN 13 : 149683268X
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (968 download)

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Download or read book Dear Bob written by Martha Bolton and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2021 Golden Scroll Awards for Memoir of the Year and Christian Market Book of the Year awarded by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association FIRST PLACE WINNER IN THE MEMOIR CATEGORY OF THE 2022 SELAH AWARDS For five decades, comedian, actor, singer, dancer, and entertainer Bob Hope (1903–2003) traveled the world performing before American and Allied troops and putting on morale-boosting USO shows. Dear Bob . . . : Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II tells the story of Hope’s remarkable service to the fighting men and women of World War II, collecting personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home. Soldiers, nurses, wives, and parents shared their innermost thoughts, swapped jokes, and commiserated with the “G.I.s’ best friend” about war, sacrifice, lonely days, and worrisome, silent nights. The Entertainer of the Century performed for millions of soldiers in person, in films, and over the radio. He visited them in the hospitals and became not just a pal but their link to home. This unforgettable collection of letters and images, many of which remained in Hope’s personal files throughout his life and now reside at the Library of Congress, capture a personal side of both writer and recipient in a very special and often-emotional way. This volume heralds the voices of those servicemen and women whom Hope entertained and who, it is clear, delighted and inspired him.

Bob Hope

Author : William Robert Faith
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 0786729023
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Bob Hope written by William Robert Faith and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 2009-04-24 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reporter: "What's it like to be Bob Hope?"Hope: "I wouldn't have it any other way."From Bob Hope's early career as an upstart among professionals like Jack Benny and Milton Berle in the rollicking world of traveling comedians, to his blazing success as a radio, television, and film star, this completely revised and updated version of William Faith's acclaimed biography takes a straightforward, appreciative, and very funny look at Hope's life and times on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Filled with anecdotes, photographs, and plenty of jokes, the book reveals the real Bob Hope from his boyhood in England and youth in Cleveland to his present status as a living legend-a full-blooded, authentic appraisal of the man and his humor, a comic institution who is also a brilliant businessman, manipulator of the media, and politically influential figure. And of course Hope is the man who brought laughter and cheer (and long-legged beauties) to GIs throughout the world. At a time when patriotic fervor has never been running higher it's worth recalling the singular tribute paid Hope by none other than John Steinbeck: "When the time for recognition of service to the nation in wartime comes to be considered, Bob Hope should be high on the list.... He gets laughter wherever he goes from men who need laughter." Happy 100th, Bob!

Road to Box Office - The Seven Film Comedies of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, 1940-1962 (Hardback)

Author : Randall G. Mielke
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781593937164
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (371 download)

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Download or read book Road to Box Office - The Seven Film Comedies of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, 1940-1962 (Hardback) written by Randall G. Mielke and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the HARDBACK version. Starting with Road to Singapore in 1940, Paramount Pictures teamed Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy Lamour to star in one of the most successful series of movies ever made. All seven "road" films followed the same basic format: adventurers Hope and Crosby would be caught in a seemingly impossible situation, they would defeat the bad guys, and then vie with one another for Lamour's attention. A few ballads, duets, and comedy numbers were added for musical flavor and it all worked to perfection. This book is a fond look back on three screen stars, all with successful careers of their own, who traveled seven "roads" together and left audiences with miles of movie memories.

Bob Hope: A Tribute

Author : Raymond Strait
Publisher : Crossroad Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Bob Hope: A Tribute written by Raymond Strait and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2016-08-22 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES! He's an American legend whose wisecracks entertained us for more than sixty years. Now you can enjoy all the glamour and fun of Bob Hope's fabulous life in this intimate, wonderfully detailed biography. Discover how an English immigrant named Leslie Downs Hope became the great Bob Hope, the funniest man in Hollywood, a comedian who won our hearts … and those of thousands of American troops. Don't miss: •HIS GET-TO-THE-TOP-ANY-WAY-YOU-CAN ATTITUDE … The truth about con games in Cleveland and the bluff that got him star billing in Vaudeville •ROBERTA … Not a lady but a Broadway musical, Hope's part in this hit promised a crack at Hollywood … until a misstep nearly cost him everything •ON THE ROAD … Shrewd or lucky? The facts behind teaming up with Bing Crosby on the hilarious Road to Singapore, his long movie career, and his fabulous wealth •THE MYSTERY SURROUNDING HIS MARRIAGE … Although he fell head over heels for the socialite who became his wife, secrets remain about another woman, a child, and a marriage certificate •DAMES, WAR, AND U.S.O … Patriotism or fame? What led Hope into three wars as he brought the boys risque jokes and sexy pin-ups … and earned a place in history? •GOLF AND POLITICAL GAMES … The behind-the-scenes story of his influence on America's presidents, his clout, and his golf—the game he loved enough to put his money where his tee was …

Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema

Author : Christophe P. Jacobs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313032173
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Guide to the Silent Years of American Cinema written by Christophe P. Jacobs and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1999-09-30 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest offering from the Reference Guides to the World's Cinema series, this critical survey of key films, actors, directors, and screenwriters during the silent era of the American cinema offers a broad-ranging portrait of the motion picture production of silent film. Detailed but concise alphabetical entries include over 100 film titles and 150 personnel. An introductory chapter explores the early growth of the new silent medium while the final chapter of this encyclopedic study examines the sophistication of the silent cinema. These two chapters outline film history from its beginnings until the perfection of synchronized sound, and reflect upon the themes and techniques established with the silent cinema that continued into the sound era through modern times. The annotated entries, alphabetically arranged by film title or personnel, include brief bibliographies and filmographies. An appendix lists secondary but important movies and their creators. Film and popular culture scholars will appreciate the vast amount of information that has been culled from various sources and that builds upon the increased studies and research of the past ten years.

The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion

Author : Jason Bailey
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 1627885455
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion written by Jason Bailey and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2014-10-15 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete look at the extensive, ageless, unparalleled filmography of Woody Allen. Writer, actor, director, comedian, author, and musician, Woody Allen is one of the most culturally and cinematically influential filmmakers of all time. His films - he has over 45 writing and directing credits to his name - range from slapstick to tragedy, farce to fantasy. As one of history's most prolific moviemakers, his style and comic sensibility have been imitated, but never replicated, by countless other filmmakers over the years. In The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion, film writer Jason Bailey profiles every one of Allen's films: from his debut feature, What's Up, Tiger Lily, through slapstick classics such as Take the Money and Run and Sleeper; Academy Award-winning films such as Annie Hall and Hannah and Her Sisters; and recent gems such as Midnight in Paris and Blue Jasmine. Bailey also includes essays on the fascinating themes that color Allen's works, from death and Freud to music and New York City. Getting up close and personal with the actors and actresses that have brought the iconic films to life, this book's behind-the-scenes stories span the entire career of a man whose catalog has grown into a timeless cornerstone of American pop culture. Complete with full cast lists, production details, and full-color images and artwork, The Ultimate Woody Allen Film Companion is the ultimate, indispensable reference to one of cinema's most beloved and important figures.

The Road Movie Book

Author : Steven Cohan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113482436X
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (348 download)

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Download or read book The Road Movie Book written by Steven Cohan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-01-04 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Road Movie Book is the first comprehensive study of an enduring but ever-changing Hollywood genre, its place in American culture, and its legacy to world cinema. The road and the cinema both flourished in the twentieth century, as technological advances brought motion pictures to a mass audience and the mass produced automobile opened up the road to the ordinary American. When Jean Baudrillard equated modern American culture with 'space, speed, cinema, technology' he could just as easily have added that the road movie is its supreme emblem. The contributors explore how the road movie has confronted and represented issues of nationhood, sexuality, gender, class and race. They map the generic terrain of the road movie, trace its evolution on American television as well as on the big screen from the 1930s through the 1980s, and, finally, consider road movies that go off the road, departing from the US landscape or travelling on the margins of contemporary American culture. Movies discussed include: * Road classics such as It Happened One Night, The Grapes of Wrath, The Wizard of Oz and the Bob Hope-Bing Crosby Road to films * 1960's reworkings of the road movie in Easy Rider and Bonnie and Clyde * Russ Meyer's road movies: from Motorpsycho! to Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! * Contemporary hits such as Paris Texas, Rain Man, Natural Born Killers and Thelma and Louise * The road movie, Australian style, from Mad Max to the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Comedy at the Edge

Author : Richard Zoglin
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1582346259
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (823 download)

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Download or read book Comedy at the Edge written by Richard Zoglin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-02-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the stand-up comedy of the 1970s, citing the contributions of celebrity comics, from George Carlin and Richard Pryor to Robin Williams and Andy Kaufman, in an account that also evaluates the roles played by such clubs as Catch a Rising Star, the Improv, and the Comedy Store.

Have Tux, Will Travel

Author : Bob Hope
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743261038
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Have Tux, Will Travel written by Bob Hope and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If I had my life to live over again, I wouldn't have time." -- Bob Hope The legendary wit and unmistakable voice of America's favorite showman are captured here in the master entertainer's memoir of his first fifty years in show business. From his one-night stands in vaudeville to countless performances for servicemen on U.S. military bases across the globe, this delightfully candid book of funny life stories is pure Hope. In his own words, Hope recalls his brief career as an amateur prizefighter; his flops and successes in vaudeville; memories of sharing the stage with Ethel Merman and Jimmy Durante; his courtship of the young singer who would become his bride; his forgettable first screen test; his friendship with Bing Crosby and their high jinks on the sets of the famous "Road" pictures; poignant and hair-raising trips to entertain the troops; a personal request from General Patton; and eighteen holes of golf with President Eisenhower. Bob Hope was the unchallenged king of the one-liner, a consummate performer, and a beloved supporter of our men in uniform, and his irrepressible spirit shines through in these hilarious, nostalgic, and truly memorable stories from a life lived to bring laughter to others.

The Cat and the Canary

Author : John Willard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Cat and the Canary written by John Willard and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: