![]() ![]() PN1998.3.W56P45 2010 791.4302'33092-dc22 å°“ 2009045857 This book is printed on acid-free recycled paper meeting the requirements of the American National Standard for Permanence in Paper for Printed Library Materials. Motion picture producers and directors- United States-Biography. … Includes bibliographical references and index.… Some like it Wilder : the life and controversial films of Billy Wilder / Gene D.‡ 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Phillips, Gene D.Editorial and Sales Offices: The University Press of Kentucky 663 South Limestone Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508-4008 14â PhillipsĬopyright © 2010 by The University Press of Kentucky Scholarly publisher for the Commonwealth, serving Bellarmine University, Berea College, Centre College of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, The Filson Historical Society, Georgetown College, Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky State University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, Transylvania University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University. Wilder The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder Gene D. This series also serves the purpose of advancing scholarship on film personalities and themes with ties to Kentucky. The contributing authors are established figures in their respective fields. Books in the Screen Classics series are intended for scholars and general readers alike. Screen Classics Screen Classics is a series of critical biographies, film histories, and analytical studies focusing on neglected filmmakers and important screen artists and subjects, from the era of silent cinema to the golden age of Hollywood to the international generation of today. Phillips’s unique combination of analysis and biographical detail brings Wilder to life, as both an artist and a man. In preparation for the book, Phillips conducted personal interviews with Wilder and other key players from the legendary director’s life and times. Phillips departs from the traditional biography in Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder, offering new insights into the acclaimed director’s professional and private life. Wilder, whose filmography includes such classics as Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959), is often remembered for his versatility, biting wit, and passion for challenging social and moral conventions. This “shot seen round the world” is representative not only of Hollywood’s golden era of cinema but also of one of its most prolific and brilliant directors. SOME LIKE IT WILDER The Life and Controversial Films ofĪlthough his career spanned fifty years and included more than fifty films, Austrian-American film director Billy Wilder (1906–2002) may be best known for the legendary shot of Marilyn Monroe’s dress billowing over a subway grating in The Seven Year Itch (1955). WILDER The Life and Controversial Films of The Apartment brought Wilder another round of Oscars for best picture, best director, and best screenplay. During the 1960s, Wilder continued to direct and produce controversial comedies, including Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) and The Apartment (1960). Forming a partnership with writer-producer Charles Brackett, Wilder directed the classic films Five Graves to Cairo (1943), Double Indemnity (1945), and The Lost Weekend (1945), which earned Academy Awards for best picture, best director, and best screenplay. Phillips traces Wilder’s path from Berlin, where he worked as a scriptwriter for one of the city’s largest studios, to Hollywood, where he would quickly establish himself as a premier film director. ![]() “Phillips presents Wilder in accurate detail and sets many legends Sharply written, Some Like It Wilder serves as a comprehensive companion to Wilder’s films, offering a personalized and heartfelt account of the life and genius of this compelling director. Wilder’s maverick approach and independent artistic vision pushed boundaries and ensured his legacy as one of the Hollywood greats. Screen Classics Series Editor: Patrick McGilligan The University Press of Kentucky Jacket photo by Norman Seeff Jacket design by Richard Rossiter Phillips is author of Creatures of Darkness: Raymond Chandler, Detective Fiction, and Film Noir, Beyond the Epic: The Life and Films of David Lean, and Godfather: The Intimate Francis Ford Coppola. Vincent LoBrutto, author of Martin Scorsese: A Biography He goes beyond the surface and deep into the complex mind and soul of the famous film director. He understands and analyzes each project with support from his copious research, countless interviews with those who knew and worked with Wilder, as well as an interview with the grand master himself. Phillips-Some Like It Wilder_Phillips 11/9/09 9:19 AM ![]()
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