producers and directors

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

This title examines the remarkable life of Steven Spielberg. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, and education, his career as a movie producer and director, and his famous works. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, fast facts, list of famous works, and a critical evaluation activity. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

When an old friend arrives in River Heights to film a movie, Nancy, Bess and George are invited to tour the set and meet a handsome movie actor before the production is threatened by a saboteur's escalating pranks.

Traces the life of the man who became well-known for his Star Wars movies, from his childhood in California to his career in films.

A biography of the childhood and career achievements of the motion picture actor and director.

Landis Woodley is tapped in 1967 to direct a rock-and-roll movie which is being bankrolled by Tijuana financier Hector Diablo, but Diablo's stipulation that the film feature James Dean's rebuilt death car causes problems from the moment the vehicle shows up on the set.

Explores the life and career of the successful filmmaker beginning with his childhood and including discussion of his projects as a director, writer, and producer.

Profiles the independent motion picture writer, director, producer, and actor, featuring commentary from fellow actors and directors.