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The Films of Spencer Tracy
Hardcover, 253 pages. By Donald Deschner. Introduction by William O. Douglas. Citadel Press, 1968. Filmography of Tracy's long and prolific career.
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254 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1968
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May 1, 2020
Solid guide/tribute to Spencer Tracy covering in basic detail all his films during his long much- lauded career.
Typical Citadel Press book of the day which in itself is high praise.
Each film is documented with synopsis, credit lists, reviews, and a vast array of vivid photographs - all combining to form a permanent record of this gifted performer.
With an excellent article by Stanley Kramer: Film-Making with Spencer Tracy. Kramer, who became a close friend, directed Tracy in four of his last five films including his towering performances in "Inherit the Wind" and "Judgment at Nuremberg".
Amongst a number of tributes to the actor (by critics James Powers & Bosley Crowther, studio head Dore Schary, entertainer Ed Sullivan & Justice William O. Douglas), there is also an informative 25 page biography by the author.
"For over 35 years, Spencer Tracy's name was synonymous with performances of the highest calibre. He interpreted with equal finesse the highly dissimilar roles of rough longshoremen, eloquent attorney, Portuguese fisherman, wealthy industrialist, crooked politician and sympathetic priest."
Review based on Citadel Press first edition hard cover edition, 1968. 255 pages with hundreds of black and white photos.
Typical Citadel Press book of the day which in itself is high praise.
Each film is documented with synopsis, credit lists, reviews, and a vast array of vivid photographs - all combining to form a permanent record of this gifted performer.
With an excellent article by Stanley Kramer: Film-Making with Spencer Tracy. Kramer, who became a close friend, directed Tracy in four of his last five films including his towering performances in "Inherit the Wind" and "Judgment at Nuremberg".
Amongst a number of tributes to the actor (by critics James Powers & Bosley Crowther, studio head Dore Schary, entertainer Ed Sullivan & Justice William O. Douglas), there is also an informative 25 page biography by the author.
"For over 35 years, Spencer Tracy's name was synonymous with performances of the highest calibre. He interpreted with equal finesse the highly dissimilar roles of rough longshoremen, eloquent attorney, Portuguese fisherman, wealthy industrialist, crooked politician and sympathetic priest."
Review based on Citadel Press first edition hard cover edition, 1968. 255 pages with hundreds of black and white photos.
October 6, 2009
Back in my teens and 20's these were the kind of books I read....and a pretty good authority.
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