Good versus evil in the films of Christopher Lee / Paul Leggett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Leggett, Paul, 1946- author.

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lee, Christopher, 1922-2015--Criticism and interpretation.

Lee, Christopher.

Lee, Christopher, 1922-2015.

Good and evil in motion pictures.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

x, 175 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2018.

Summary:

"Sir Christopher Lee (1922-2015) was one of the most beloved actors of the past sixty years. He appeared in more than 200 feature films and more than 100 made-for-televison movies. This study explores his legacy as a film actor and his diverse interpretations of the theme of good vs. evil"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) 7

2 Dracula (Horror of Dracula) (1958) and Dracula, Prince of Darkness (1966) 15

3 The Mummy (1959) 33

4 Taste of Fear (Scream of Fear) (1961) 41

5 The Terror of the Tongs (1961) 48

6 Christopher Lee on Baker Street 61

7 Rasputin the Mad Monk (1966) 77

8 The Devil Rides Out (1968) 87

9 The Wicker Man (1973) 94

10 I Monster (1971) 106

11 Horror Express (1972) 120

12 The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) 128

13 The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) 137

14 To the Devil a Daughter (1976) 146

15 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), The Return of the King (2003); The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2013), The Battle of Five Armies (2014) 154

16 Star Wars: Episode II-Attack of the Clones (2002); Episode III-Revenge of the Sith (2005) 161.

Notes:

Includes filmography.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781476669632

1476669635

OCLC:

1000050652