Jack Claytons gothic masterpiece The Innocents; though not a commercial success on its release in 1961; has been hailed as one of the greatest psychological thrillers of all time. Dividing reviewers with its ambiguous depiction of ghosts; the film ignited a debate about the aesthetics of horror which still rages today.In this stimulating introduction to The Innocents; Sir Christopher Frayling traces the film from its genesis in the original novel The Turn of The Screw by Henry James; via contemporary critical contexts and William Archibalds 1950 stage adaptation of the same name; to the screenplay by William Archibald; Truman Capote and John Mortimer. Drawing on unpublished material from Jack Claytons archive ndash; including Capotes handwritten drafts for the film ndash; and interviews with Deborah Kerr; Freddie Francis; and John Mortimer; Frayling explores how this classic ghost story came to life on screen. This special edition features original cover artwork by Matthew Young.
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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Brilliant book; elegant proseBy Eliza MarsalicBrilliant book; elegant prose. This book offers an entirely new way to think about the history of American dance. Such a pleasurable and informative read.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. History of American Dancing and DancersBy bookwomen37As a dancer and a follower of dancing there were no new names in this book and there are lots of names missing but there were some new theories. The author begins with the Cakewalk then moves to Bill Robinson; Fred and Ginger; Agnes De Mille; Paul Taylor and ends with Michael Jacksons Moonwalk. The author also uses dance as a mirror for racism in the US. I did not always agree with the authors conclusions but they are interesting. I was disappointed in many of the names that were missing. I would also have liked more photographs. Where photographs or film are not available the author does a very good job of describing the dances. You can also Youtube many of the dancers. The book is very easy to read esp for someone not familiar with the dances and dancers. If you have an interest in the history of dance and entertainment you will enjoy this book.I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Its amazing to see how much history Michael Jackson moonwalked throughBy Speedy MurrellAs the New York Times noted; Pugh writes with a dancers rhythm and acute sense of movement. Its amazing to see how much history Michael Jackson moonwalked through. Its all told with verve and arresting poignance; like the time the NYPD locked up Bill "Bojangles" Robinson for loitering while he stood in the street admiring his name in lights on a theater marquee. Five stars way up!
