Make It Again Sam - A Survey of Movie Remakes

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In his latest book </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Make It Again Sam</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> author and film historian Michael B. Druxman examines the history of movie remakes offering a look into the success or failure of filmmakers attempting to equal or even surpass the entertainment value or cultural significance of the original. </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>While numerous films have been remade to varying degrees of critical and commercial success Druxman focuses on select titles specifically theatrical releases originated from literary sources. Inside these pages you'll discover such much-filmed classics as </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Phantom of the Opera</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and lesser-known films that have seen re-titled remakes such as </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>An American Tragedy</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> (</span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A Place in the Sun</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>) and </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Red</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Dust </em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>(</span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Mogambo</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>). Other films covered include </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Mutiny on the Bounty</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Goodbye Mr.</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Chips</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and the various versions of </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Maltese Falcon</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> </span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>An informative yet entertaining study and reference guide of the movies chosen with production history filmography and critical reviews of the time. An ideal read for movie fans interested in just the facts.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)> </span></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Make It Again Sam</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is generously illustrated with photographs and features a comprehensive listing of more than 500 well-known literary properties translated into multiple film adaptations.</span></p>