Joseph mcbrides book provides the first critical study to consider the full breadth of his idiosyncratic cinematography and its cultural impact. His last film appearance as an actor was in the 1920 drama sumurun, opposite pola negri and paul wegener. Film historian, critic and biographer joseph mcbrides critical study of german american filmmaker ernst lubitsch 18921947 is a remarkable book about a remarkable figure. A critical study, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. They will also help them explore, more deeply, the plot, characters, setting, and theme. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This article related to a german silent film is a stub. How did lubitsch do it joseph mcbrides engaging study. An interview with film historian and biographer joseph. The lubitsch touch a critical study by herman g weinberg. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A critical study hardcover 1977 by herman g weinberg author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 19, lubitsch made his film debut as an actor in the ideal wife.
Third revised and enlarged edition with 118 illustrations0 paperback 1977. His latest books are a critical study of director ernst lubitsch, how did lubitsch. Weinberg dutton new york wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further. Joseph mcbride is an internationally recognized film historian, the author of twentyone books, including the acclaimed biographies frank capra. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Though mcbride notes that this is not a biography but a critical study, he does trace lubitsch s life story, from his 1892 birth and middleclass upbringing in berlin and early success in. The questions in this lesson can be used to ensure students are reading the outsiders. The lubitsch touch a critical study herman g weinberg on. Although scott eymans biography of ernst lubitsch, the director of many stylish film comedies, emphasized the career more than the personality of its subject, this welcome book still provides a.
He gradually abandoned acting to concentrate on directing. The lubitsch touch a critical study, paperback 1968 by herman g weinberg author. He appeared in approximately thirty films as an actor between 1912 and 1920. A critical study, oxfam, herman g weinberg, books, poetry drama criticism cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website.