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Conversations With Wilder
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In Conversations With Wilder, Hollywood'S Legendary And Famously Elusive Director Billy Wilder Agrees For The First Time To Talk Extensively About His Life And Work.Here, In An Extraordinary Book With More Than 650 Blackandwhite Photographs Including Film Posters, Stills, Grabs, And Neverbeforeseen Pictures From Wilder'S Own Collection The Ninetythreeyearold Icon Talks To Cameron Crowe, One Of Today'S Bestknown Writerdirectors, About Thirty Years At The Very Heart Of Hollywood, And About Screenwriting And Camera Work, Set Design And Stars, His Peers And Their Movies, The Studio System And Films Today. In His Distinct Voice We Hear Wilder'S Inside View On His Collaborations With Such Stars As Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, And Greta Garbo (He Was A Writer At Mgm During The Making Of Ninotchka. Here Are Wilder'S Sharp And Funny Behindthescenes Stories About The Making Of A Foreign Affair, Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard, Love In The Afternoon, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, And Ace In The Hole, Among Many Others. Wilder Is Ever Mysterious, But Crowe Gets Him To Speak Candidly On Stanwyck: She Knew The Script, Everybody'S Lines, Never A Fault, Never A Mistake; On Cary Grant: I Had Cary Grant In Mind For Four Of My Pictures . . . Slipped Through My Net Every Time; On The Lubitsch Touch: It Was The Elegant Use Of The Superjoke. Wilder Also Remembers His Early Years In Vienna, Working As A Journalist In Berlin, Rooming With Peter Lorre At The Chateau Marmont Always With The Same Dry Wit, Toughminded Romanticism, And Elegance That Are The Hallmarks Of Wilder'S Films. This Book Is A Classic Of Hollywood History And Lore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' primarily focuses on a comprehensive dialogue between director Billy Wilder and writer-director Cameron Crowe, exploring Wilder's life, work, and insights into Hollywood.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' is available in paperback binding, making it convenient for reading and handling.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: The author of the book is Cameron Crowe, a well-known writer and director.
- Q: When was 'Conversations with Wilder' published? A: 'Conversations with Wilder' was published on September 25, 2001.
- Q: What kind of photographs are included in the book? A: The book features more than 650 black-and-white photographs, including film posters, stills, and rare images from Wilder's personal collection.
- Q: Is 'Conversations with Wilder' suitable for fans of classic cinema? A: Yes, the book is highly suitable for fans of classic cinema as it provides in-depth insights into the work and experiences of one of Hollywood's legendary directors.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as screenwriting, filmmaking, collaborations with stars, and behind-the-scenes stories of iconic films.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from Billy Wilder? A: Yes, the book includes personal anecdotes and candid stories from Billy Wilder about his experiences in Hollywood and his interactions with various stars.
- Q: Is there any mention of specific films in 'Conversations with Wilder'? A: Yes, the book discusses several of Wilder's films, including 'Double Indemnity', 'Sunset Boulevard', and 'Some Like It Hot', offering insights into their making.