Jesse James and the Movies
Author:   Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786447886


Pages:   279
Publication Date:   20 May 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.494kg
ISBN:  

9780786447886


ISBN 10:   0786447885
Pages:   279
Publication Date:   20 May 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Introduction      One: Jesse James, 1847–1882      Two: Jesse James in Pop Culture, 1875–1903      Three: The Silent Era, 1908–1927      Four: A-List Jesse, 1939–1940      Five: Jesse in the B’s, 1939–1949      Six: The Proliferation of Jesse James, 1950–1960      Seven: Oddball Jesse (1965–1969)      Eight: Revisionist Jesse, 1972–2010      Nine: Euro Westerns, 1964–2009      Ten: Made-for-Television Movies, 1970–1999      Eleven: Television Series Appearances, 1953–2001      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index     

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"""a marvelous idea for a book...superbly evaluating more than 40 movies. Boggs writing and analysis of each film is excellent and revealing. A definite bookshelf keeper""--Western Clippings; ""Johnny D. Boggs, best known for his award winning novels, proves that he is no slouch at writing nonfiction, and that his film knowledge rivals other aficionados. For movie buffs, or those interested in Jesse James, this volume is a must""--The Fence Post; ""the author provides fascinating observations...Boggs has succeeded splendidly in both informing and entertaining the reader""--Wild West History Journal; ""comprehensive, rip-snorting roundup...testament to the enduring popularity of the outlaw...edifies and entertains in equal measures""--Big Sky Journal."


a marvelous idea for a book...superbly evaluating more than 40 movies. Boggs writing and analysis of each film is excellent and revealing. A definite bookshelf keeper --<i>Western Clippings</i>; Johnny D. Boggs, best known for his award winning novels, proves that he is no slouch at writing nonfiction, and that his film knowledge rivals other aficionados. For movie buffs, or those interested in Jesse James, this volume is a must --<i>The Fence Post</i>; the author provides fascinating observations...Boggs has succeeded splendidly in both informing and entertaining the reader --<i>Wild West History Journal</i>; comprehensive, rip-snorting roundup...testament to the enduring popularity of the outlaw...edifies and entertains in equal measures --<i>Big Sky Journal</i>.


Author Information

Johnny D. Boggs, former newspaper writer, is an award-winning author of Western fact and fiction. He has contributed to such magazines as True West and Boys’ Life. A past president of the Western Writers of America, he is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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