

An edition of Some like it Wilder (2010)
the life and controversial films of Billy Wilder
By Gene D. Phillips
Publish Date
2010
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Language
eng
Pages
446
Description:
One of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy Wilder (1906-2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Featuring Gene D. Phillips's unique, in-depth critical approach, Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder provides a groundbreaking overview of a filmmaking icon. Wilder began his career as a screenwriter in Berlin but, because of his Jewish heritage, sought refuge in America when Germany came
subjects: Direction & Production, Film & Video, PERFORMING ARTS, Fine Arts, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Motion picture producers and directors, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Biography, Wilder, billy, 1906-2002, Motion pictures, biography, Motion pictures, united states
People: Billy Wilder, Billy Wilder (1906-2002)
Places: United States