Book, "The Films of James Bridges"
Object number2013.094.01
Date2011
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions9 x 6 x 1/2 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionA copy of "The Films of James Bridges", a book by Peter Tonguette analyzing James Bridges' films. The Films of James Bridges was published by McFarland & Company, Inc. in 2011. 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.
The cover features film stills from The China Syndrome and Urban Cowboy set inside of a film strip. The back cover contains a synopsis of the book and information about the author.
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