The Films of the Forties - The Most Treasured Films of One of the Great Decades in Motion Picture History 1940-1950, by Tony Thomas, published by Citadel Press Secaucus, NJ, U.S.A., 1975 Stated First Edition, Black cloth covers are slightly rubbed on the spine, otherwise in very good condition, dust jacket has some small tears on edges and spine, some scuffing and price clipped so rated in fair condition, 279 pp. Size: 9-inches by 11.25-inches tall by 1-inch.

From the Dust Jacket:

One of the great decades of Hollywood history - if not the greatest - was the 10 years between 1940 and 1950. In that richly productive era, many of the motion pictures which will remain classics as long as prints are available were produced and released. In that era, too, the Second World War was the impetus for the studios to devote much of their product to propaganda films, documentaries, and other films which came under a new classification: morale builders. And the 1940s saw the release of the best musical films ever made.

Tony Thomas, an internationally known film historian and author of many books on the motion picture, has surveyed the decade and, in the process of commenting on all the films of the period, has selected what he considers the 10 most important films of each year.

Readers familiar with the films will relive great cinema moments, and those who have not yet seen them can anticipate viewing pleasure. Rebecca, How Green Was My Valley, The Ox-Bow incident, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Now, Voyager were only a few high water marks of the decade. The films are copiously illustrated with stills, as well as on the set shots and candids of the period. The book contains more than 400 photographs.

Mr. Thomas has written a perceptive introduction, which summarizes the decade and depicts various facets of the Hollywood lifestyle of the period. In all, this is a brilliant addition to the history and folklore of motion pictures. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and film stills throughout the text (see photos). 

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