The Films of Michael Powell and the Archers

by Scott Salwolke

Overview

Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger successfully collaborated on 16 films over a period of 15 years, most often with their identities united as the Archers. To their credit are such classics as Black Narcissus, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The Red Shoes, and The Tales of Hoffman.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810831834
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/19/1997
Series:	The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series , #52
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.48(w) x 8.82(h) x 1.02(d)

About the Author

Scott Salwolke is a free-lance writer and vocational instructor with mentally handicapped adults.

Editorial Reviews

A scholarly study of the legendary Red Shoes director and his writer Emeric Pressburger.

Howard Maxford Film Review

...well-reported...it's great to see Powell receiving his due, and this is a welcome addition to the literature of his very special talents.

American Cinematographer

I'm tremendously impressed by your book on Michael Powell. Well written, very interesting, not dry and tedious. Excellent work.

Thomas Gifford

Describes and analyzes the work of Michael Powell and his partner, Emeric Pressburger, who released 16 films in 15 years, from the beginning of their partnership until its end in 1956.

Booknews

A conscientious, well-documented account of Powell's work.

Sight and Sound

Salwolke writes with style and grace. Salwolke's bibliography of material on individual films is invaluable. His filmography is extensive, accurate and well worth having. Anyone interested in British cinema, particularly thinking of researching the subject, should be aware of this excellent book.

Historical Journal of Film

...reliable study along currently orthodox lines, with sagacious observations and some nicely disconcerting insights...

Cineaste

I'm tremendously impressed by your book on Michael Powell. Well written, very interesting, not dry and tedious. Excellent work.--Thomas Gifford, author of "The Assassini" and "The Wind Factor"

...reliable study along currently orthodox lines, with sagacious observations and some nicely disconcerting insights...--Cineaste

Salwolke writes with style and grace. Salwolke's bibliography of material on individual films is invaluable. His filmography is extensive, accurate and well worth having. Anyone interested in British cinema, particularly thinking of researching the subject, should be aware of this excellent book.--Historical Journal of Film, Radio, & Television

From the Publisher

Salwolke writes with style and grace. Salwolke's bibliography of material on individual films is invaluable. His filmography is extensive, accurate and well worth having. Anyone interested in British cinema, particularly thinking of researching the subject, should be aware of this excellent book.

Historical Journal Of Film Radio & Television

Salwolke writes with style and grace. Salwolke's bibliography of material on individual films is invaluable. His filmography is extensive, accurate and well worth having. Anyone interested in British cinema, particularly thinking of researching the subject, should be aware of this excellent book.

Historical Journal Of Film

A conscientious, well-documented account of Powell's work.

Sight and Sound Magazine

A conscientious, well-documented account of Powell's work.

Sight & Sound Magazine