The Media in the Movies

<p> Cynical news hounds grumbling editors snooping television newscasters inquisitive foreign correspondents probing newsreel cameramen and a host of others--all can be found in this reference work to Hollywood's version of journalism: from the early one-reelers to modern fare over a thousand silent and sound films can be found. Each entry includes title date of release distributor director screenwriter and major cast members. These credits are followed by a brief plot summary and analysis cross-references and other information. The book is arranged alphabetically and includes a preface introduction bibliography a list of abbreviations appendices and an index of names. The detailed introduction covers an historical survey of the topic with numerous film examples. The work also includes a selection of stills from various films.</p>