Universal Pictures Company

Overview

Works:	3,390 works in 5,747 publications in 4 languages and 56,904 library holdings
Genres:	Drama Film adaptations Comedy films Biographical films Historical films History Detective and mystery films Juvenile works Film noir Children's films
Roles:	Publisher, Producer, Distributor, prn, pmn, Editor, Host, Photographer, Other
Classifications:	PN1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works about Universal Pictures Company

The 100 club( Visual )
Of Gods and monsters : a critical guide to Universal Studios' science fiction, horror, and mystery films, 1929-1939 by John T Soister( Book )
The Universal silents : a filmography of the Universal Motion Picture Manufacturing Company, 1912-1929 by Richard E Braff( Book )
The last mogul( Visual )
Universal sound westerns, 1929-1946 : the complete filmography by Gene Blottner( Book )

Film history( Visual )
Deutsche Universal : transatlantische Verleih- und Produktionsstrategien eines Hollywood-Studios in den 20er und 30er Jahren by Erika Wottrich( Book )
Of Gods and monsters : a critical guide to Universal Studios' science fiction, horror, and mystery films, 1929-1939 by John T Soister( )
The horror factory : the horror films of Universal, 1931 to 1955 by Bruce Dettman( Book )
The Universal silents : a filmography of the Universal Motion Picture Manufacturing Company, 1912-1929 by Richard E Braff( Book )
USC-Universal Pictures Company collection by University of Southern California( Book )
The unofficial guide to Disneyland 2005 by Bob Sehlinger( Book )
Sherlock Holmes & the fabulous faces : the Universal Pictures Repertory Company by Michael A Hoey( Book )
Universal Pictures : a panoramic history in words, pictures, and filmographies by Michael G Fitzgerald( Book )
The great Universal horror films by Stephen C Wathen( Book )
The Universal story by Clive Hirschhorn( Book )
Collector of Negro film history by George P Johnson( )
The Cochrane brothers : and the making of Universal Pictures by Kurt Wahlner( Book )
The Universal silents : a filmography of the Universal Motion Picture Manufacturing Company, 1912-1929 by Richard E Braff( Book )
[Pamphlets. Financial history.] by Universal Pictures Company( Book )

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Most widely held works by Universal Pictures Company

First man by Claire Foy( Visual )

21 editions published between 2018 and 2019 in English and held by 2,270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"The riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong₂s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost, on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself; of one of the most dangerous missions in history."--

Destry rides again by George E Marshall( Visual )

20 editions published between 1939 and 2020 in English and French and held by 1,290 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Destry, a mild-mannered deputy who doesn't like guns ... is called to restore order to the hopelessly corrupt frontier town of Bottleneck. Though reluctant to undertake such an enormous task, he's soon roped into action after meeting the seductive Frenchy, an alluring saloon girl who belts out unforgettable show-stoppers like "The Boys in the Back Room," while winning the hero's heart."--Container

The land before time by Steven Spielberg( Visual )

16 editions published between 1988 and 2015 in English and Spanish and held by 1,218 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Adventure about an orphaned dinosaur who meets four other dinosaurs on a trek to find food and water."--[Audio Ciné Films]

Shenandoah by Andrew V McLaglen( Visual )

16 editions published between 1965 and 2004 in English and held by 1,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A Virginia farmer during the Civil War refuses to support either the Confederacy or the Union until his son is taken prisoner and, seeing the horrors of war first-hand, he is forced at last to take his stand

The Express by Gary Fleder( Visual )

5 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 998 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Witness the inspirational true story of a real American hero, Ernie Davis. Rising from humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football's greatest honor-the Heisman Trophy

Primary colors by Mike Nichols( Visual )

6 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 926 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

"Buscando alguien en quien creer, el joven idealista Henry Burton (Adrian Lester), se une a la campaña presidencial por un brillante estratega político, una leal fanática responsable de seguridad, una bella publicista en busca de amor, y por supuesto a Jack. La campaña enredada en un escándalo sexual, desemmascara un mundo que alterna entre la mentira, el amor, la desilución, y una ambigua realidad que forma parte de la vida de todos los norteamericanos."--Envase

Popstar : never stop never stopping by Andy Samberg( Visual )

10 editions published in 2016 in English and held by 920 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Conner4Real faces a crisis of popularity after his sophomore album flops, leaving his fans, sycophants and rivals all wondering what to do when he's no longer the dopest star of all

The naked city by Jules Dassin( Visual )

17 editions published between 998 and 2020 in English and held by 893 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Jean Dexter is an attractive blonde model who is murdered in her New York City apartment. Homicide detectives Dan Muldoon and Jimmy Halloran investigate. Suspicion falls on various shifty people who all prove to have some connection with a string of apartment burglaries. Then a burglar is found dead who once had an elusive partner named Willie

Ernest Hemingway's The killers by Don Siegel( Visual )

9 editions published between 1946 and 2015 in English and held by 866 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Melodramatic thrillers based on the Hemingway story about two hit men and their target, who accepts his fate as though he were already dead

Shadow of a doubt by Alfred Hitchcock( Visual )

10 editions published between 1942 and 2006 in English and held by 813 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Joseph and Emma Newton and their family lead a quiet life in the northern California town of Santa Rosa. Emma's brother, Charlie, has come for a visit, much to the delight of "young Charlie" the eldest daughter, and also his namesake. She idolizes her charming uncle, who seems to understand her feelings of frustration with the tiny town she lives in. However, upon the arrival of two detectives looking for the serial killer known as "The Merry Widow Murderer", Uncle Charlie's behavior begins to change. Young Charlie starts to suspect that the uncle she adores is hiding a terrible secret

My man Godfrey by Gregory La Cava( Visual )

30 editions published between 1936 and 2020 in English and held by 711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A Depression-era comedy about a rich girl who collects a hobo in order to win a scavenger hunt. She then wangles him a job as the family butler--not realizing that he is also wealthy and has been living as a hobo from choice

Imitation of life( Visual )

6 editions published between 2003 and 2012 in English and held by 695 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives

My man Godfrey( Visual )

9 editions published between 1936 and 2001 in English and held by 650 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A zany millionaire family invites a tramp to be their butler

Spartacus by Stanley Kubrick( Visual )

14 editions published between 1960 and 2006 in English and held by 585 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Spartacus is the bold gladiator slave who leads a massive slave revolt against Imperial Rome in this epic true account of man's eternal struggle for freedom

The far country by Steve Brodie( Visual )

10 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A solid western saga set against the colorful, scenic backdrop of Alaskan mining camps

Imitation of life by Douglas Sirk( Visual )

14 editions published between 1934 and 2015 in English and held by 517 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

1934 version: Two single mothers join together to form a successful business, but find that material success does nothing to stabilize their personal lives

Marlene Dietrich : the glamour collection( Visual )

1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 497 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Morocco: A cabaret singer arrives in Morocco and continues her wicked career by enslaving all the men in sight, until she finally falls in love. Blonde Venus: An aspiring young actress gives up the stage to marry a scientist who becomes afflicted with radium poisoning. She returns to cabaret life and meets a wealthy playboy who gives her the money for her husband's treatment. The devil is a woman: At the turn of the century, in the port town of Seville, it's carnival week, and the blood of enemies and the passions of lovers run hot. But, none so much as those of a young revolutionary, his old friend, and the new woman who comes between them both. The flame of New Orleans: An impoverished countess arrives in New Orleans with one thing in mind, to marry a wealthy man. Golden earrings: A Hungarian gypsy rescues a British intelligence officer and helps him to accomplish his mission

The thrill of it all! by Roxy Music( Visual )

5 editions published between 1963 and 2008 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

A doctor's peaceful domestic life is turned upside down when his restless spouse becomes famous doing television commercials

W.C. Fields comedy collection( Visual )

2 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

You can't cheat an honest man: "W.C. Fields portrays Larson E. Whipsnade, ringmaster of the seedy circus Giganticus. Whipsnade gets nothing but trouble from his performers, and his daughter (Constance Moore) is torn between a wealthy cad and a charming ventriloquist, played by Edgar Bergen"--Container

Uncle Tom's cabin by Harry Pollard( Visual )

10 editions published between 1927 and 1999 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Eliza flees the security of a Kentucky plantation when her young son and her dignified protector, Uncle Tom, are sold to a rival landowner. Her experiences culminate in her arrival at the swampy lair of the murderous Sam Legree

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