The RKO Features : A Complete Filmography of the Feature Films Released or Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, 1929-1960.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Neibaur, James L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion picture studios.

Motion pictures--United States.

Motion pictures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (345 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2005.

Summary:

This comprehensive filmography by James L. Neibaur provides a detailed account of feature films released or produced by RKO Radio Pictures between 1929 and 1960. The book explores the studio's significant contributions to Hollywood, including iconic films like 'Citizen Kane,' 'King Kong,' and the Astaire-Rogers musicals, as well as its lesser-known 'B' movies. It delves into RKO's historical evolution, from its origins as Robertson-Cole to its rise during the golden age of cinema, highlighting key figures like Orson Welles, Cary Grant, and Lucille Ball. The work also addresses RKO's decline under Howard Hughes and its legacy in television and home entertainment. Designed for film historians, enthusiasts, and researchers, this book serves as both a reference guide and a tribute to one of Hollywood's most influential studios. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Historical Overview

The Features

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781476609980

1476609985

OCLC:

1473364623