Abraham Lincoln on screen : live-action portrayals on film and television / Mark S. Reinhart.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reinhart, Mark S., 1964- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Film catalogs.

Lincoln, Abraham.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--In motion pictures.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--On television.

Physical Description:

x, 347 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

"President Abraham Lincoln is the most frequently portrayed American historical figure in the history of the film and television arts, appearing onscreen as a character in more than 250 productions since the birth of the motion picture medium. This work covers each film and television portrayal of Lincoln, providing essential cast, production and release information, and discussion of each work's historical accuracy and artistic merits. This updated edition provides commentary on all new screen works produced in recent years, including Steven Spielberg's award-winning 2012 film Lincoln starring Daniel Day-Lewis in the title role."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476693569

1476693560

OCLC:

1391214361

Publisher Number:

90100279901