The media in the movies : a catalog of American journalism films, 1900-1996 /

Langman, Larry,

The media in the movies : a catalog of American journalism films, 1900-1996 / by Larry Langman. - 1 online resource (343 pages) : illustrations

"Cover image copyright 2009 by Shutterstock". "The present works is a reprint of the library bound edition of The media in the movies : a catalog of American journalism films, 1900-1996, first published in 1998 by McFarland."--title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

9781476609256 (e-book)


Journalism and motion pictures.
Motion pictures--United States--Catalogs.


Electronic books.

PN1995.9.J6 / L35 2009

791.43652097