Maltin, Leonard
Overview
| Works: | 588 works in 1,458 publications in 1 language and 37,272 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama History Western films Criticism, interpretation, etc Documentary films Film adaptations Gangster films Catalogs Crime films Film noir |
| Roles: | Author, Actor, Narrator, Editor, Commentator, Author of screenplay, Host, Redactor, Other, Performer, Compiler, Author of introduction, Publishing director, Interviewer, Interviewee, Contributor, Production personnel, Artist, 911, Reviewer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Leonard Maltin
- Fantasia 2000 by Walt Disney( Visual )
- Nonsense and comedy, August 1, 1979, The parody, August 4, 1979( Recording )
- Charlie Chaplin (July 18), Comediennes (July 21), Forgotten clowns (July 25), Transition, silent to sound (July 28)( Recording )
- Maltin, Leonard( )
- Comic attitudes and personalities, August 8, Contrasts, yesterday and today, August 11( Recording )
- Fantasia 2000( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Leonard Maltin
The Disney films by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
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49 editions published between 1968 and 2000 in English and held by 2,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
49 editions published between 1968 and 2000 in English and held by 2,024 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
High noon by
Fred Zinnemann(
Visual
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22 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in English and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retiring lawman, about to leave town with his new bride, seeks allies among the fearful townspeople and finds none when an outlaw he put in prison returns with his gang to take revenge
22 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in English and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retiring lawman, about to leave town with his new bride, seeks allies among the fearful townspeople and finds none when an outlaw he put in prison returns with his gang to take revenge
Of mice and magic : a history of American animated cartoons by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
)
17 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces animated cartoons and their creators from the turn of the century to today, analyzes major characters, provides filmographies for every animation studio, plus a list of Academy Award nominees, and sources for purchasing cartoons
17 editions published in 1980 in English and held by 1,138 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traces animated cartoons and their creators from the turn of the century to today, analyzes major characters, provides filmographies for every animation studio, plus a list of Academy Award nominees, and sources for purchasing cartoons
Public enemy by
William A Wellman(
Visual
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10 editions published between 1931 and 2013 in English and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Relates the story of a young man's rise in the criminal underworld in Prohibition-era urban America"--Wikipedia
10 editions published between 1931 and 2013 in English and held by 1,094 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Relates the story of a young man's rise in the criminal underworld in Prohibition-era urban America"--Wikipedia
The great American broadcast : a celebration of radio's golden age by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
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8 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interviews with veterans of the golden age of radio show that radio, free of the demands of the camera, was (and is) the ideal medium for the spontaneity and improvization that create a special kind of magic
8 editions published between 1997 and 2002 in English and held by 900 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Interviews with veterans of the golden age of radio show that radio, free of the demands of the camera, was (and is) the ideal medium for the spontaneity and improvization that create a special kind of magic
The great movie comedians : from Charlie Chaplin to Woody Allen by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
)
8 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the personal lives, careers, and films of Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Danny Kaye, and other great movie comedians
8 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 826 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the personal lives, careers, and films of Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, the Marx Brothers, Danny Kaye, and other great movie comedians
Angels with dirty faces by
Michael Curtiz(
Visual
)
7 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two childhood friends grow up and go their separate ways--one a criminal and the other a parish priest. Rocky Sullivan returns to his old neighborhood to find his lawless life style idolized by the young hoodlums there. Jerry Connelly, the parish priest sees his hard work turn unavailing because of Rocky's corruptive influence
7 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two childhood friends grow up and go their separate ways--one a criminal and the other a parish priest. Rocky Sullivan returns to his old neighborhood to find his lawless life style idolized by the young hoodlums there. Jerry Connelly, the parish priest sees his hard work turn unavailing because of Rocky's corruptive influence
Alias Nick & Nora(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two documentaries saluting William Powell, originally silent film star and loveable villian and Myrna Loy's passage to the reigning queen of Hollywood
1 edition published in 2005 in English and held by 633 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two documentaries saluting William Powell, originally silent film star and loveable villian and Myrna Loy's passage to the reigning queen of Hollywood
Of mice and magic : a history of American animated cartoons by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
)
15 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this revised and updated edition, the author not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielberg's American Tail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin's many fans up to date on work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation. Drawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industry's principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others. In all, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana. -- from Back Cover
15 editions published in 1987 in English and held by 627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this revised and updated edition, the author not only recreates this whole glorious era from the silent days through the Hollywood golden age to Spielberg's American Tail, he traces the evolution of the art of animation and vividly portrays the key creative talents and their studios. This definitive history of American animated cartoons also brings Maltin's many fans up to date on work being done today at the Walt Disney and Warner Bros. studios, and other developments in the world of animation. Drawing on colorful interviews with many of the American cartoon industry's principals, Maltin has come up with a gold mine of anecdotes and film history. Behind the scenes were genius animators and entrepreneurs such as Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, and a legion of others. In all, Maltin has put together a glorious celebration of a universally loved segment of Americana. -- from Back Cover
The great movie shorts by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
)
7 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
7 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Our gang : the life and times of the Little rascals by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
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10 editions published between 1976 and 1979 in English and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1976 and 1979 in English and held by 608 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Leonard Maltin's movie and video guide(
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in English and held by 592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents capsule movie reviews with ratings
in English and held by 592 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents capsule movie reviews with ratings
Leonard Maltin's movie guide by
Leonard Maltin(
)
in English and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to movies and videos including title, alternate title, year of release, running time, director, principal cast members, and ratings. Also includes a listing of mail-order sources for videos and an index of the films an actor has made
in English and held by 583 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A guide to movies and videos including title, alternate title, year of release, running time, director, principal cast members, and ratings. Also includes a listing of mail-order sources for videos and an index of the films an actor has made
Score : a film music documentary by
Matt Schrader(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary bringing Hollywood's elite composers together to give viewers a privileged look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most international music genre: the film score. Features interviews with nearly 60 composers, directors, orchestrators, studio musicians, producers, recording artists, studio executives, agents, and journalists
14 editions published between 2016 and 2018 in English and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Documentary bringing Hollywood's elite composers together to give viewers a privileged look inside the musical challenges and creative secrecy of the world's most international music genre: the film score. Features interviews with nearly 60 composers, directors, orchestrators, studio musicians, producers, recording artists, studio executives, agents, and journalists
Leonard Maltin's 151 best movies you've never seen by
Leonard Maltin(
Book
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4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unearths one hundred fifty-one movies the author thinks have been unfairly assessed and explains why, in a book for anyone baffled at all the choices when trying to pick a movie to watch
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 553 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Unearths one hundred fifty-one movies the author thinks have been unfairly assessed and explains why, in a book for anyone baffled at all the choices when trying to pick a movie to watch
The Whole film sourcebook(
Book
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11 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 542 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The It's a wonderful life book by
Jeanine Basinger(
Book
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11 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1986 and 1997 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
These amazing shadows(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the history and importance of the National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and the American experience itself
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Tells the history and importance of the National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and the American experience itself
Midsomer murders(
Visual
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5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The idyllic villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these four feature-length mysteries from the perennially popular British series
5 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The idyllic villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these four feature-length mysteries from the perennially popular British series
Leonard Maltin's family film guide(
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3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Walt Disney Productions
- Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) Distributor
- Disney, Walt 1901-1966 Producer Performer Author Contributor Narrator
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (Firm)
- Foreman, Carl Author of screenplay
- Bann, Richard W.
- Hal Roach Studios Producer
- Green, Spencer Editor
- Sader, Luke Compiler Editor
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Animals Barnaby, Chief Inspector (Fictitious character) Brown, Rowland, Comedians Courage Cowardice Criminal investigation Criminals Cunningham, John M Cunningham, John M., Disney, Walt, Film archives Film composers Film festivals Fund raising Gangs Gangsters Graham, Caroline, Gunfights It's a wonderful life (Motion picture) Loy, Myrna, Man-woman relationships Married people Marshals Motion picture actors and actresses Motion picture film collections Motion picture film--Preservation Motion picture industry Motion picture music Motion picture music--Philosophy and aesthetics Motion pictures Motion pictures--Plots, themes, etc Motion pictures--Study and teaching Murder--Investigation Music National Film Preservation Board (U.S.) Newlyweds Organized crime Outlaws Powell, William, Priests Prohibition Radio broadcasting Revenge Sheriffs Teenage boys United States Walt Disney Company Walt Disney Productions West United States
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Alternative Names
Leonard Maltin American film critic, writer, and historian
Leonard Maltin americký filmový kritik
Leonard Maltin Amerikaans journalist
Leonard Maltin amerikansk filmkritiker
Leonard Maltin critico cinematografico statunitense
Leonard Maltin US-amerikanischer Filmkritiker
Maltin, Leonard
Maltin, Leonard 1950-
Maltin, Leonard Michael
Maltinas Leonardas
Малтин, Леонард
ליאונרד מלטין
لئونارد ملتین
マルティン, レナード
レナード・マルティン
伦纳德·马尔丁
李奧納德·馬丁
莱纳德·马尔汀
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