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.