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A biography of the six-time Oscar-winning director of films like Some Like It Hot and Double Indemnity, featuring analysis of his work.
Although his career spanned fifty years and included more than fifty films, Austrian-American film director Billy Wilder (1906-2002) may be best known for the legendary shot of Marilyn Monroeâs dress billowing over a subway grating in The Seven Year Itch (1955). This âshot seen round the worldâ is representative not only of Hollywoodâs golden era of cinema but also of one of its most prolific and brilliant directors. Wilder, whose filmography includes such classics as Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959), is often remembered for his versatility, biting wit, and passion for challenging social and moral conventions.
Author Gene D. Phillips departs from the traditional biography in Some Like It Wilder, offering new insights into the acclaimed directorâs professional and private life. In preparation for the book, Phillips conducted personal interviews with Wilder and other key players from the legendary directorâs life and times. Phillipsâs unique combination of analysis and biographical detail brings Wilder to life, as both an artist and man.
Phillips traces Wilderâs path from Berlin, where he worked as a scriptwriter for one of the cityâs largest studios, to Hollywood, where he would quickly establish himself as a premier film director. Forming a partnership with writer-producer Charles Brackett, Wilder directed the classic films Five Graves to Cairo (1943), Double Indemnity (1945), and The Lost Weekend (1945), which earned Academy Awards for best picture, best director, and best screenplay. During the 1960s, Wilder continued to direct and produce controversial comedies, including Kiss Me Stupid (1964) and The Apartment (1960). The Apartment brought Wilder another round of Oscars for best picture, best director, and best screenplay.
Wilderâs maverick approach and independent artistic vision pushed boundaries and ensured his legacy as one of the Hollywood greats. Sharply written, Some Like It Wilder serves as a comprehensive companion to Wilderâs films, offering a personalized and heartfelt account of the life and genius of this compelling director.
Praise for Some Like It Wilder
âFeaturing Gene D. Phillipsâ unique, in-depth critical approach, Some Like It Wilder . . . provides a groundbreaking overview of a filmmaking icon . . . . This definitive biography reveals that Wilder was, and remains, one of the most influential directors in filmmaking.â âTurner Classic Movies
â[Phillips] goes beyond the surface and deep into the complex mind and soul of the famous film director . . . . This book is, in my view, definitive.â âVincent LoBrutto, author of Martin Scorsese: A Biography
© 2010 The University Press of Kentucky (E-bog): 9780813139517
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E-bog: 5. februar 2010
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