Featuring detailed episode logs for both radio and television, this book offers a comprehensive look at the series with complete storylines for two unproduced TV episodes. Additionally, it includes numerous "deleted scenes" directly sourced from the scripts, providing fans with an in-depth exploration of the show's creative process and behind-the-scenes insights.
The narrative explores the transformative partnership between Charles Chaplin and the Mutual Film Corporation, highlighting how they revolutionized the film industry in 1916. It delves into Chaplin's iconic character and the creation of twelve enduring comedies that shaped screen comedy and star power. The book also chronicles the rise and decline of Mutual, the phenomenon of "Chaplinitis," and the legacy of these films over nearly a century. Enhanced by a detailed filmography and over 150 illustrations, it offers a comprehensive look at this pivotal era in cinema history.
The Unauthorized But True Story of Radio & TV's "Adventures of Superman"
Focusing on the legacy of Superman in radio and television, this work by Michael J. Hayde provides an extensive exploration of the character's history. It includes detailed episode logs for the radio series and the original TV show, along with complete storylines for two unproduced episodes. Additionally, the book features numerous "deleted scenes" extracted from scripts, making it a rich resource for fans and scholars alike. Hayde's expertise enhances the depth of this comprehensive collection.
When Charles Chaplin signed a record-setting contract with the Mutual Film Corporation in February 1916, it was the culmination of events that changed the motion picture business. Mutual's founders redefined how films were bought, sold and distributed. Chaplin redefined screen comedy with a character that leapt into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Together they established the value of star power and created twelves magnificent comedies that have endured for generations. From the nickelodeon to the internet, the MUTUAL-CHAPLIN SPECIALS have been viewed by more people than any other films in the entire history of cinema. CHAPLIN'S VINTAGE YEAR tells the full story of the MUTUAL-CHAPLIN SPECIALS, framed within the rise and fall of the Mutual Film Corporation, the worldwide phenomenon known as "Chaplinitis," the famous $670,000 contract, and the various acquisitions and releases these comedies have enjoyed for nearly one hundred years. The book includes a detailed filmography featuring period reviews and exhibitor comments, and is lavishly illustrated with over 150 photographs and advertising images.