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Wild Bill Elliott - by Gene Blottner (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Wild Bill Elliott was a major western star.
- About the Author: A retired pharmacist, Gene Blottner has written for such publications as Western Clippings and Under Western Skies.
- 328 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
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About the Book
Wild Bill Elliott was a major western star. His screen persona met evil head-on and emerged victorious, bringing cheers from Saturday audiences.Book Synopsis
Wild Bill Elliott was a major western star. His screen persona met evil head-on and emerged victorious, bringing cheers from Saturday audiences.
This book covers Elliott's entire career. It begins with a biographical sketch and then discusses each of his 78 starring roles as well as his more than 130 supporting roles. The film entries include studio, release date, alternate titles, cast and credit listings, songs, location filming, color, running time, source, story synopsis, notes and commentary, quotations from published reviews and a critical summation of the film. Appendices include Elliott's short films, TV and radio appearances and comic books.
Review Quotes
"excellent...a great book"-Suite 101.com; "very informative...looks at Wild Bill's film career from every aspect and angle"-Western Clippings; "comprehensive...top notch...highly recommended"-The Old Cowboy Picture Show; "meticulously researched"-The Virginian-Pilot; "a major star in American western films for 15 years"-Reference & Research Book News.
About the Author
A retired pharmacist, Gene Blottner has written for such publications as Western Clippings and Under Western Skies. He is the author of several books with McFarland and lives in Norfolk, Virginia.
