1939 was a watershed year. The Great Depression was barely over; economics; politics; and culture braced for war. There was a lull before the storm and Hollywood; as if expecting to be judged by posterity; produced a portfolio of classics. No year before or since has yielded so many beloved works of cinematic art: The Hunch-back of Notre Dame; Gunga Din; Only Angels Have Wings; Destry Rides Again; Beau Geste; Wuthering Heights; The Wizard of Oz; Stagecoach; Ninotchka; Goodbye; Mr. Chips; Dark Victory; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; The Women; and of course; Gone With the Wind.1939: Hollywoods Greatest Year showcases fifty films from this landmark year; with insightful text on the cultural significance of each movie and entertaining plot descriptions. Also included are stories from the legendary artists who made the films: directors William Wellman and John Ford; cinematographers Arthur Miller and Lee Garmes; actors Judy Garland; Rosalind Russell; Ray Milland; Sir Laurence Olivier; and Olivia de Havilland.This world of entertainment is illustrated by rarely seen images. Made during the most glamorous era in movie history; whether scene stills; behind-the-scenes candids; portraits; or poster art; the photos are as distinctive; evocative; and powerful as the films they were meant to publicize. Presenting the best of these images and the stories behind them; this book is a cavalcade of unforgettable films from 1939: Hollywoods Greatest Year.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Harvey Early YearsBy StaysunThis is a collection of three of Jonathan Harveys early plays in a small print paperback format. Few notes or extras but at least it puts the brilliant Harvey into more circulation. It is interesting to note the mixed focus of "Babies" and the dead-on sharp focus of "Beautiful Thing"; the turning point in Harveys career as a playwright. This volume is probably primarily intended for actors and directors.