The prospects were bleak for the four Whitehouse children in 1929 when they were orphaned at the start of the Great Depression. They faced life in dangerously overcrowded orphanages in New York City or the uncertainty of a trip on the orphan trains. They were fortunate enough to land at the Childrens Cottages Orphanage in Sayville; New York and St. Anns Episcopal Church. Author Jack Whitehouse spins a personal tale of the compassion exhibited by the entire Sayville community; including such families as the Roosevelts and Astors; which allowed the children to thrive. Discover how the town came together to love and nurture these members of the Greatest Generation; who became true American heroes
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I needed this book as a requirement for a college ...By Vincent J. ZuzowI needed this book as a requirement for a college film class. Its a bit dated IMO. I read - I learned - I graduate!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Film and Television ActingBy Don MurrayFILM AND TELEVISION ACTING by Ian BernardReviewed by Academy Award and "Emmy" honored actor/writer/producer/director; Don Murray.FILM AND TELEVISION ACTING belongs on the bookshelf of anyone who aspires to a career in motion pictures or is inquisitive about how the process of motion picture acting takes place. Author Ian Bernard; who has distinguished himself as an actor; writer; musical composer and director; adds to his well deserved laurels with this book that leads the actor through the technical steps and creative nuances of acting for both big screen and small.Most actors begin their careers in amateur stage theatrics. No matter how competent their stage training may be; the transition to the screen can be disconcerting. Some aspects of screen acting make the transition easier: Voice projection; vital on the stage; doesnt come into play in screen acting. The "three quarters front" body position on stage is replaced by direct alignment; but exact positions become more vital in front of the camera; in order to remain in focus and within the lights. Much is made of "retakes" in film; if you dont get it right in take one there is take two; and twelve; and twenty if need be. But those extra takes are more often given to correct technical errors than to improve performance (especially in television where time restraints make compromise in the realm of performance common place).Perhaps the most difficult aspect of switching from stage to screen performance is the lack of continuity in shooting a movie. One often performs the love scene before the scene where boy meets girl and since there is no build up of emotion that carries from one scene to another as on stage; the screen actor usually has to stimulate his emotions by his own solitary devices.Mr. Bernards book is a blueprint for building a bridge between stage and screen acting by providing theory and technique for making the transition.For both aspiring screen actors and those of the motion picture audience who are interested in enhancing their enjoyment through a deeper understanding of the acting process; Ian Bernardss FILM AND TELEVISION ACTING belongs on the b ookshelf right next to Constantin Stanislavskis AN ACTOR PREPARES.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. FINALLY...A HOW TO ACTING BIBLEBy Greg Morrison SAAIts taken till the new millenium for someone to do a "how to" book about acting that plainly and simply zeroes in on just what it takes to be a great performer in front of a camera. Whether youre young or old; male or female; rookie or pro - if you are; or ever intend to act in film or television - you owe it to yourself (AND your future audience) to read this book. GREG MORRISON; Adjunct Professor; LOS ANGELES FILM SCHOOL
