"provides bibliographic essays, citing English-language books on various aspects of film (history, criticism, film and society, major actors and directors, international influences, reference works and periodicals, etc.). Appendix on research collections. Subject and author indexes. A useful guide for its time, now dated." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Describes about 600 English-language reference sources for film and television, listed by type of source (e.g., bibliographic guides, dictionaries and encyclopedias, indexes, biographies, directories, bibliographies). Concluding chapters note core periodicals, research centers and archives, societies, and associations. Full, evaluative annotations. Author/title and subject indexes." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"A thorough guide to animation literature and resources through 1979. Offers bibliographic essays on the history, development, and production of animated films; a chronology of animation; descriptions of major research centers; sources of collectibles, films, and videos; and ata on relevant periodicals. Includes a section on personalities in animation, which identifies writings on animators, background artists, and directors. Indexed." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Contents: v. 1, Film titles; v. 2, Directors' filmography and indexes. Attempts to provide 'a comprehensive index to films by title and director on a worldwide basis.'--Pref. Vol. 1 lists some 232,000 'master' titles and alternate titles representing 177,000 films of all types--full-length, short, documentary, animated, serial, made for television--of the silent and sound eras. Master title entries give year of release, director(s), other credits (where director has not been established), type of film, country of origin, alternative titles. Filmographies for 25,000 directors in v. 2 show directing credits chronologically (codirecting and uncredited contributions are usually omitted here, although they are noted under film titles in v. 1). Type of film is indicated, as are the director's nationality and (where determined) dates. Indexes of directors by country and animated film directors. Select bibliography of sources consulted." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Profiles more than 2,000 non-English-language motion pictures seen in the U.S. or Great Britain, including acknowledged classics, box-office successes, and films that represent significant trends and styles. Listed by British title, with cross-references from original and American alternate titles. Gives for each: country of origin, date of first release, running time, production company, credits, summary and critical comment, major awards received. No index." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Provides brief biographical data and complete filmographies for 'the most important and active directors who have been involved in feature, documentary and animation film production in 29 countries and states from the whole of the African continent over the last 60 years.'--Introd. Country, film title, and general indexes." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Contents: v. 1, The casts, A-L; v. 2, The casts, M-Z. Index of directors; v. 3, Index of actors. Lists performers and their character names for about 10,000 selected films (classics, award winners, financial successes, representative silent and foreign films, etc.) released 1912-91. Films are entered alphabetically in v. 1-2, giving year, studio, director, and cast (generally limited to 15 players). Director and actor indexes show film titles and dates. Full coverage of films of some major stars and directors; for others, because of the selective nature of the compendium, filmographies may not be complete." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Similar in purpose [to A Cast of Thousands] and more comprehensive for the 1949-74 period ... covering 8,000 feature-length films 1949-64; and the continuation volume by Andrew A. Aros, An actor guide to the talkies, 1965-1974...Cast and role lists, with performer indexes; director credits are not included." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"For identification of more than 2,200 English-language feature films and television movies inspired by women's writings [...]. Covers 1913-88 releases. By author, with essential details provided; indexes of film titles and literary sources." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"More limited in focus [than Enser's filmed books and plays, it] has some titles not found in Enser's, mostly for silent films and adapted short stories and poems. Author list, with title index." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"A thorough reworking of a standard source. Offers approaches from the film title, author's name, and original title when it differs from the screen version. Film company or distributor, conuntry of origin, year released, and director's name are indicated, as are (where applicable) title variations, made-for-television versions, and availability on video. Indexes to musicals, television films and series, and animated features; list of studios and distributors. Most of the 6,000 films are English-language, but some major foreign releases are also included."(Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996; Note that this description is based on the 1993 version)

"Identifies the works of world literature, major and minor, with the films derived from them. Each volume is in three parts: (1) a filmography arranged by writer's name and giving film title, original title if different from that of the film, country and year of production, director, and principal cast members (usually shown with character names); (2) an extensive section of stills from selected films; and (3) a title index of films and literary works, cross-referenced to authors. Details on remakes and other versions are also included, with alternate titles noted. International in coverage." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Alphabetical by author, then chronological by date of film. Entry gives film title, original title if different, month and year of release, production company, length in reels, and genre of source. Index of film and source titles." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Includes 450 topics (e.g., amnesia, butlers, football, lookalikess) and major series, with a narrative discussion of each and a list of films (selective for subjects, complete for series) by date. Primarily English-language sound films and television movies. No index. A 2nd ed. [THIS] in paperback adds about 100 thematic categories."(Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Intended for teachers and students. Lists films dealing with the cultures of developing countries, broadly defined as 'all non-Western nations--that is, all except the United States, Europe, and the Soviet Union--and ethnic minorities of North America and Europe.'--Foreward. By region and country, gives title, producer, date, length, distributor, and note on content. Title index." Continued by Filmography of the Third World, 1976-1983: An annotated list of 16mm films and Third World in Film and Video, 1984-1990, both by Cyr. (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Intended for teachers and students. Lists films dealing with the cultures of developing countries, broadly defined as 'all non-Western nations--that is, all except the United States, Europe, and the Soviet Union--and ethnic minorities of North America and Europe.'--Foreward. By region and country, gives title, producer, date, length, distributor, and note on content. Title index." Preceded by Filmography of the Third World: An annotated list of 16mm films and continued by Third World in Film and Video, 1984-1990, both by Cyr. (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Intended for teachers and students. Lists films dealing with the cultures of developing countries, broadly defined as 'all non-Western nations--that is, all except the United States, Europe, and the Soviet Union--and ethnic minorities of North America and Europe.'--Foreward. By region and country, gives title, producer, date, length, distributor, and note on content. Title index." Preceded by Filmography of the Third World, 1976-1983: An annotated list of 16mm films and Third World in Film and Video, 1984-1990, both by Cyr. (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Essays by scholars on 18 individual genres (e.g., screwball, comedy, Western, film noir), covering development of the genre, themes, notable films, influential directors and stars, etc., and including bibliographic overview, checklist of readings, and a selected filmography. Index of names and titles."(Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Encyclopedic handbook of a major genre. Has separate alphabetically arranged sections dealing with Western films, filmmakers (character actors and cinematographers as well as stars and directors), and television programs; also includes a short history of the Western and an extensive section of articles on cultural and historical topics (e.g., fur trade, Gatling gun, Crazy Horse), with examples of relevant films. Copiously illustrated with portraits, stills, engravings, maps, and charts. Bibliography; no index." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"lists documentaries, foreign films, and offbeat films that have homosexuality as the main subject" (Booklist, 3/1/94, Vol. 90 Issue 13, p1290)

"Spanning gay and lesbian filmmaking from 1914 through present day, The Bent Lens showcases 2300 titles from 45 countries, including feature films, documentaries and short films. In addition to a synopsis of each film, other details included are cast, writer, director, genre, year of release, running time and even distributor contact details. All films are listed in an easy-to-read A-Z format, but each film is also indexed by country, director and genre. The Bent Lens: 2nd Edition also includes essays from experts Judith Halberstam, Barbara Hammer, Helen Hok-Sze Leung and Daniel Mudie Cunningham exploring gay and lesbian film traditions and how gay identity is viewed in Western and non-Western cultures. And finally, this remarkable guide includes a complete listing of gay and lesbian film festivals around the world, making The Bent Lens a must for all film and video aficionados." (from the book's description)

"With the recent explosion of gay cinema, Parish (Prostitution in Hollywood Films , McFarland, 1992) provides a good starting point for research. Focusing on Hollywood and made-for-TV releases, his well-indexed work includes complete cast and character lists, production information, brief film synopses, and excerpted criticism relating to gay themes and/or characters. Browsers will also find fascinating trivia in almost every entry. Although genre devotees will notice a few absences (e.g., Bloodbrothers , 1978), Parish's work serves as an excellent companion volume to Vito Russo's seminal Celluloid Closet (HarperCollins, 1987. rev. ed.), which excludes made-for-TV's but is international in scope. Highly recommended for all film and gay studies collections." (Library Journal, 11/1/93, Vol. 118 Issue 18, p78)

An extensive biographical listing with critical/analytic commentary. "A welcome addition to the growing number of reference works on women in the film industry, this book is more general in scope than works confined to cinematic contributions by women during a particular era (e.g., Anthony Slide's The Silent Feminists: America's First Women Directors, CH, Jan'97) or their occupations in the industry (e.g., Women Writers: From Page to Screen, by Jill Rubinson Fenton et al., CH, Feb'91). Its breadth of scope and inclusion of essays about outstanding women filmmakers complement Ally Acker's Reel Women: Pioneers of the Cinema from 1896 to the Present (CH, Nov'91) and Gwendolyn Audrey Foster's Women Film Directors: An International Bio-critical Dictionary (CH, Apr'96). Entries include filmographies and literature by (and sometimes about) the women profiled. A list of films in which women filmmakers have had a major role has several entries and gives credits and references for further reading. Illustrations enliven the text. A chronology of women filmmakers and indexes by nationality, occupation, awards, distributors, and film titles add greatly to the value of the work. General and academic libraries." (Choice, November 1998)

continuation of An actor guide to the talkies by R.B. Dimmitt

(Balay)

Detailed descriptions and analyses of 50 films from Das Cabinet des Doktor Caligari to Annie Hall.

A survey of movie history and lots of factual information on a wide range of cinema-related subjects.