The Illustrated Who's Who of Hollywood Directors

Synopsis of The Illustrated Who's Who of Hollywood Directors

«The Illustrated Who's Who of Hollywood Directors» is Michael Barson's illustrated encyclopedia of Hollywood directors in the sound era.

It collects brief profiles of Hollywood filmmakers focused on sound cinema and reviews their most relevant titles. Each entry describes the filmmaker's contribution to the American industry, includes references to their filmography, and is accompanied by abundant graphic material. It is a reference work on the history of classical cinema.

Volume 1 of the work, dedicated to the sound era. Hardcover edition of 530 pages, published by Noonday Press in 1995 and written in English; includes index.

Intended for film students, cinephiles, and readers interested in the history of cinema and its creators.