The Media in the Movies : A Catalog of American Journalism Films, 1900-1996

Cynical News Hounds, Grumbling Editors, Snooping Television Newscasters, Inquisitive Foreign Correspondents, Probing Newsreel Cameramen, And A Host Of Others--all Can Be Found In This Reference Work To Hollywood's Version Of Journalism: From The Early One-reelers To Modern Fare, Over A Thousand Silent And Sound Films Can Be Found. Each Entry Includes Title, Date Of Release, Distributor, Director, Screenwriter, And Major Cast Members. These Credits Are Followed By A Brief Plot Summary And Analysis, Cross-references And Other Information. The Book Is Arranged Alphabetically, And Includes A Preface, Introduction, Bibliography, A List Of Abbreviations, Appendices, And An Index Of Names. The Detailed Introduction Covers An Historical Survey Of The Topic, With Numerous Film Examples. The Work Also Includes A Selection Of Stills From Various Films.