Film noir FAQ
Subtitle: all that's left to know about Hollywood's golden age of dames, detectives, and danger
By: David J. Hogan
Series: FAQ series (Applause Theatre & Cinema Books (Firm))
Publisher: Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 419
ISBN-13: 9781557838551
Subjects: Film noir; History and criticism
Other titles: Film noir frequently asked questions
Description: Film Noir FAQ celebrates and reappraises some 200 noir thrillers representing 20 years of Hollywoods Golden Age. This title serves up insights into many of the most popular and revered names in Hollywood history, including noirs greatest stars, supporting players, directors, writers, and cinematographers. Pour a Scotch, light up a smoke, and lean back with your private guide to film noir.
Notes: "The FAQ series was conceived by Robert Rodriguez and developed with Stuart Shea"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The war between men and women, act I; title: The war between men and women, act II; title: The private dick; title: A cop's life; title: The best-laid plans; title: Victims of circumstance; title: The unsprung mind; title: New-generation noir.