... Charlie film, though not for obvious reasons or for the quality of the movie itself. Mabel Normand - formerly the biggest star keystone had - was not only starring in this 22 minute comedy, she was also directing it. Charlie ...

From his primitive nonseries beginnings through the well known Fox series of 44 films (1931-1949), here is the complete history of famous film detective Charlie Chan.

Illustrated screenplay to the cult film by Jim Van,Bebber, acclaimed as the best ever Manson movieplus a history of Manson on film by Jim Morton.

This is a moving portrait of a multi-talented man—actor, director, writer, even music composer—and the complicated times he lived in.

Photographs accompany the text and the entries are arranged alphabetically for easy reference and access. Practically anything a fan of these films might want to know is thoroughly analyzed here.

This thorough critical study of Chaplin's films traces his acting career chronologically, from his initial appearance in 1914's Making a Living to his final starring role in 1957's A King in New York.

Charlie won't give up without a fight! "Angry Movie Guy," flawlessly blends witty dialogue, inadequacy, self-hatred, and a comfortable familiarity with the types of personalities that readers will connect with.

Charlie Chaplin at Keystone and Essanay: Dawn of the Tramp is a fascinating look at the first celluloid steps taken by this legendary laughmaker, and is a must for all Chaplin fans, old and new.

This book examines each of these films, assessing the important early work of a comedian who became a timeless icon.