The Edward G. Robinson encyclopedia / / by Robert Beck

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910797694303321
• Autore: Beck Robert <1947->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Jefferson, North Carolina : , : McFarland, , [2008]; ©2008
• ISBN: 1-4766-0666-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (425 p.)
• Disciplina: 791.43028092
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-356) and index.
• Sommario/riassunto: ""Phenomenally researched...simply amazing...this is the only Robinson book you'd ever need...this is one amazing achievement""--Classic Images; ""extensive research...exhaustive index""--Booklist. Edward G. Robinson, a 1930s cinema icon, had an acting career that spanned over 60 years. After a brush with silent films, he rose to true celebrity status in sound feature films and went on to take part in radio and television performances, then back to Broadway and on the road in live theatre. This work documents Robinson's every known public performance or appearance, listing also co-workers,