Description:
Columbia Pictures reveals how Columbia was founded by Joe Brandt and brothers Harry and Jack Cohn in 1924, and uses the "studio tour" concept to describe its history of filmmaking, which includes such movies as Lost Horizon, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, From Here to Eternity, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and many serials and television programs.
Review Quotes: "Columbia Pictures finally gets the star treatment with this comprehensive book. Filled with hundreds of behind the scenes photographs it captures the day to day workings of the studio. Columbia films captured the human condition. Even their stars seemed down to earth and reachable, as captured in the many candid shots. I'm so proud that my grandfather, Melvyn Douglas, is part of Columbia's legacy having made several films there.."--Illeana Douglas Actress/Author Connecticut in the Movies, I Blame Dennis Hopper
"Between my years filming Circus Boy in the 50s and the years filming The Monkees in the 60s, by the time I was in my twenties I reckon I spent about one-quarter of my life at Columbia Studios and The Columbia Ranch. Great years working at a great studio. What a wonderful trip through time Jim has given the world." -Micky Dolenz, Actor, Singer, Musician" "A well-researched and richly detailed history of Columbia Studios, filled with important discoveries from nearly-lost archives. Jim Pauley's book is an absolute treasure to be added to the pantheon of books about early Hollywood." --Victoria Riskin, author, Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir "... Jim Pauley's extensive research gives insight into the exterior physical presence of the studio, as well as the interior soul of the place...I endorse his keeping the soul of Columbia Pictures alive, and applaud his work as a photo archivist and writer." -Lili Barsha, granddaughter of director, editor, and producer Leon Barsha "Jim Pauley's History of Columbia Studios is thoroughly researched and meticulously documented. The detailed history, including countless photographs, traces the beginning of, and evolution into, what would become one of Hollywood's major motion picture producing organizations. A must read - it is a welcomed addition to anyone interested in motion pictures and film history." -Peter Ford, son of actor Glenn Ford and author of Glenn Ford: A Life