Book, Press - James Bridges, "The China Syndrome"
Object number2013.005.09
Date1979
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA press book from "The China Syndrome", a film directed by Paris, Arkansas native James Bridges.James Bridges was born February 3, 1936 in Paris, Arkansas. He was a screenwriter and director. He got his start writing for Alfred Hitchcock’s television series and went on to write nine films and direct eight films including “The China Syndrome,” “Urban Cowboy,” “Perfect,” and “Bright Lights, Big City.” He was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Writing, Screenplay for both “The China Syndrome” and “The Paper Chase.” He was also nominated for two Golden Globes for “The China Syndrome” in the Best Director and Best Screenplay categories. Bridges died June 6, 1993 in Los Angeles, California.
Press books, also known as press campaign books, were intended to encourage cinema managers to promote the film. Each press book would contain information such as plot synopses, behind the scenes stories and photographs, stills from the film, and information concerning the availability of promotional aids. The “Golden Age” of the press book was from the 1920s to the late 1940s, a time when film-going was at its height and plenty of money was allocated for promotional tools.
A press book from "The China Syndrome", a film directed by Arkansas native James Bridges. The cover features a black and white image of Jack Lemmon, Jane Fonda, and Michael Douglas set within a smokey circle. "Today, only a handful of people know what "The China Syndrome" means...Soon you will know" is printed across the center and "The China Syndrome" is along the bottom of the image. Lists of cast and crew are situated beneath the title. The film was produced by Columbia Pictures in 1979.
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