From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. The Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era to the 1960s, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions: 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla, King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes, and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten-the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies on DVD or cable.

About the Author
Recognised as one of America's leading film historians and critics, Leonard Maltin has become a household name and media personality due to his regular appearances on the highly successful syndicated TV program Entertainment Tonight and the Encore cable-TV service, his syndicated radio program, Leonard Maltin's Video View, his monthly reviews in Playboy magazine, and the featuring of Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide on the World Wide Web, via the popular Amazon.com website. He lives in Toluca Lake, California.

Reviews
"A must-have for movie buffs, but also... a standard reference for industry insiders."-Clare Swanson, Publisher's Weekly

"Indispensable."-Los Angeles Times

"Head and shoulders above the rest."-The New York Times

"Belongs next to every TV in every home."-USA Today

"The single most important reference book in every American home."-Esquire



Book Information
ISBN 9780452295773
Author Leonard Maltin
Format Hardback
Page Count 704
Imprint Plume
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Weight(grams) 610g
Dimensions(mm) 204mm * 164mm * 44mm