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Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder

Gene D. Phillips

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One of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy Wilder (1906-2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder provides an overview of a filmmaking icon.

Author Gene D. Phillips departs from the traditional biography, offering new insights into the acclaimed director's professional and private life. In preparation for the book, Phillips conducted personal interviews with Wilder and other key players from the legendary director's life and times.

Format:: Hardcover

Pages:: 446 pages

Publication:: 2010

Publisher:: University Press of Kentucky

Edition:: Illustrated

Language:

ISBN10:: 0813125707

ISBN13:: 9780813125701

kindle Asin:: B0078XFRK0

Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder

Gene D. Phillips

3.88/5 (52 ratings)

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One of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy Wilder (1906-2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955), Witness for the Prosecution (1957), and Some Like It Hot (1959). Some Like It Wilder: The Life and Controversial Films of Billy Wilder provides an overview of a filmmaking icon.

Author Gene D. Phillips departs from the traditional biography, offering new insights into the acclaimed director's professional and private life. In preparation for the book, Phillips conducted personal interviews with Wilder and other key players from the legendary director's life and times.

Format:: Hardcover

Pages:: 446 pages

Publication:: 2010

Publisher:: University Press of Kentucky

Edition:: Illustrated

Language:

ISBN10:: 0813125707

ISBN13:: 9780813125701

kindle Asin:: B0078XFRK0

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