In the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives

by Robert Osborne, Alexa L. Foreman, Ruth A. Peltason

During the golden age of Hollywood studios, set photographers documented film shoots to record key particulars: set arrangements, prop placements, blocking, costumes, and hairstyles. A unique photography book unto itself from the commanding archives of Turner Classic Movies, In the Picture collects 150 of these disarming and fascinating documentary images, imparting the delight of vintage Hollywood as well as a wealth of details for all movie lovers. Stills from beloved classics -- Ben-Hur, Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz on up to Giant, The Dirty Dozen, and Bullitt -- reveal masterful set compositions and period details as well as images of actors between takes conferring with directors and crew. Capturing beloved movie moments both on- and off-camera from the silent era through the '60s, In the Picture provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood at work.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction, Photography

160 pages, Hardcover

First published September 9, 2004

About the author

Robert Jolin Osborne was an American actor and film historian best known as the primary host of the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) network since its inception in 1994. He formerly hosted films on The Movie Channel.

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Reviews

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

TCM only puts out the highest quaility books. I know this is only a photo book but it was very interesting to see behind the scenes of some of my favorite films and learn a few new factoids.

[Lilly · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable, quick look at some bts photos of films in the early to mid 20th century. That was a fancy book review if I've ever heard one. XD Good coffee-table read!

[Caitlin]

In the Picture: Production Stills from the TCM Archives by Robert Osborne (2004)