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Sinatra: Hollywood His Way
In the scores of posthumous tributes paid to Frank Sinatra after his death in 1998, most focused on his extraordinary reign as “The Voice” of twentieth-century pop music.But Sinatra was much more than a music icon. He was also one of the most popular movie stars of the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s—an Academy-Award winning actor with some sixty film credits to his name. He starred in some of the most iconic films of the twentieth century and with some of the biggest names of the day. There were his dancing days with Gene Kelly in Anchors Aweigh and On the Town; his acclaimed dramatic turns in From Here to Eternity and The Manchurian Candidate; and his signature Rat Pack movies such as Ocean’s Eleven.
Sinatra: Hollywood His Way is a complete, film by film exploration of this true Hollywood legend. His screen history is vividly brought to life through illuminating reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and hundreds of rare color and black-and-white photographs, making this the ultimate guide to the films of Frank Sinatra and an essential in the library of any fan.
Sinatra: Hollywood His Way is a complete, film by film exploration of this true Hollywood legend. His screen history is vividly brought to life through illuminating reviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and hundreds of rare color and black-and-white photographs, making this the ultimate guide to the films of Frank Sinatra and an essential in the library of any fan.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Timothy Knight
29 books10 followersBased in Los Angeles, Timothy Knight is a nonfiction writer and editor who has written extensively on business, film history, popular culture and sports. He has also written the scripts for several documentaries based on various books from some of America’s top publishers, including The Overlook Press and Triumph Books.
From 2003 to 2007, Timothy served as the primary film critic for the website reel.com. He holds a master's degree in critical studies from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.
When his face is not buried in a book, Timothy can usually be found writing one of his own. Among the many books he has authored are Great Kisses...and Famous Lines Right Out of the Movies (HarperCollins, 2008), Audrey Hepburn in the Movies (Metro Books, 2009), and Sinatra: Hollywood His Way (Running Press, 2010).
From 2003 to 2007, Timothy served as the primary film critic for the website reel.com. He holds a master's degree in critical studies from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts.
When his face is not buried in a book, Timothy can usually be found writing one of his own. Among the many books he has authored are Great Kisses...and Famous Lines Right Out of the Movies (HarperCollins, 2008), Audrey Hepburn in the Movies (Metro Books, 2009), and Sinatra: Hollywood His Way (Running Press, 2010).
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May 19, 2025
It was ok. I expected more about his life instead of films.
December 16, 2012
Though some may see Sinatra as "yesterday," I write this review for all those who adore today's entertainment icons like Ashton,Gaga, Adele and the others capturing our attention nowadays. Stay with me here if you want a little insight into this whole thing!
I've had this book a while--I love entertainment histories--and have browsed it many times. Not long ago I gave a copy to a friend as a gift. Later, he reported back to me what a "marvelous read" it was. He not only commented on the fantastic life of the superstar, but how well written it is and he began to relate to me the story of Sinatra's movie career that the author documented in quite of bit of detail. My friend's comment served as reminder that coffee table books (this is a richly illustrated one), can distract from a great read, so easily overlooked in the face of so many engaging illustrations. The same is true of any beautiful visage, be it inside a book, or on someone's shoulders.
Knight, who writes a lot about the movies, really captured the essence of "Frank," the epitome of cool for generations past and present. That definition, "cool," may have changed, but one thing hasn't--our fascination with stardom and how an entertainment icon can influence our behavior, for better or worse. Thank our lucky stars that Frank was charitable, kind, though somewhat rough around his edges and at times a little "dangerous," the latter being part of our attraction to him. The great lesson in this book is that things haven't changed much, just the names and faces. Fans of "the two Justins" (you know who I mean)that think times have changed since their parents generation would be well advised to READ this even though the 100s of photos might dominate the visuals. Its text--most being about events in the 1950s and 1960s-- can serve as a plausible explanation of what's going on in the 21st century. My, how times haven't changed!
I've had this book a while--I love entertainment histories--and have browsed it many times. Not long ago I gave a copy to a friend as a gift. Later, he reported back to me what a "marvelous read" it was. He not only commented on the fantastic life of the superstar, but how well written it is and he began to relate to me the story of Sinatra's movie career that the author documented in quite of bit of detail. My friend's comment served as reminder that coffee table books (this is a richly illustrated one), can distract from a great read, so easily overlooked in the face of so many engaging illustrations. The same is true of any beautiful visage, be it inside a book, or on someone's shoulders.
Knight, who writes a lot about the movies, really captured the essence of "Frank," the epitome of cool for generations past and present. That definition, "cool," may have changed, but one thing hasn't--our fascination with stardom and how an entertainment icon can influence our behavior, for better or worse. Thank our lucky stars that Frank was charitable, kind, though somewhat rough around his edges and at times a little "dangerous," the latter being part of our attraction to him. The great lesson in this book is that things haven't changed much, just the names and faces. Fans of "the two Justins" (you know who I mean)that think times have changed since their parents generation would be well advised to READ this even though the 100s of photos might dominate the visuals. Its text--most being about events in the 1950s and 1960s-- can serve as a plausible explanation of what's going on in the 21st century. My, how times haven't changed!
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