Astor Pictures: A Filmography and History of the Reissue King, 1933-1965

Author:   Michael R. Pitts
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476676494


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   09 May 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Astor Pictures: A Filmography and History of the Reissue King, 1933-1965


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Founded by Robert M. Savini in 1933, Astor Pictures Corporation distributed hundreds of films in its 32 years of operation. The company distributed over 150 first run features in addition to the numerous re-releases for which it became famous. Astor had great success in the fields of horror and western movies and was a pioneer in African-American film productions. While under Savini's management, Astor and its subsidiaries were highly successful, but after his death in 1956 the company was sold, leading to eventual bankruptcy and closure. This volume provides the first in-depth look at Astor Pictures Corporation with thorough coverage of its releases, including diverse titles like La Dolce Vita and Frankenstein's Daughter.

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Author:   Michael R. Pitts
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.535kg
ISBN:  

9781476676494


ISBN 10:   1476676496
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   09 May 2019
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents Preface History of Astor Pictures Corporation Theatrical Releases Theatrical Reissues Chronology Theatrical Feature Releases Theatrical Short Subjects Astor Pictures Exchanges Atlantic Television Corporation Films Bibliography Index

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Michael R. Pitts has written more than 40 books on motion picture history and entertainment and has also compiled more than three dozen volumes of local history and genealogy. He lives in Chesterfield, Indiana.

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