About the Author

Charles Derry is professor emeritus of motion picture studies at Wright State University. He has written widely on a variety of popular culture topics, including film, television and ideology.

Reviews

“detailed…provid[es] numerous references…a solid choice”—Library Journal; “recommended”—The Book Report; “enlightening and interesting”—Film Review Annual; “an astute survey of the genre”—Classic Images; “perceptive analyses”—American Cinematographer; “invaluable resource...unique...comprehensive...unrivaled all-encompassing scope...a god-send”—CityBeat.