Turner Classic Movies Presents Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide: From the Silent Era Through 1965: Third Edition

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Leonard Maltin's ultimate guide to classic films - now revised and updated with more than 300 new entries. From the author of the bestselling annual Movie Guide comes this ultimate guide for fans of classic films both familiar and obscure. Leonard Maltin's Classic Movie Guide covers thousands of films, from the silent era through 1965, including The Birth of a Nation, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Illusion, and The Maltese Falcon (all three versions- 1931, 1936, and 1941), Singin' in the Rain, and Godzilla King of the Monsters! With entries spanning across the decades, this comprehensive guide has expanded star and director indexes and capsule reviews of obscure and forgotten films - the sort that turn up on Turner Classic Movies in the wee hours of the morning. This is the perfect companion for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering vintage movies. Praise for Leonard Maltin's annual Movie Guide 'Indispensable.' Los Angeles Times 'Head and shoulders above the rest.' The New York Times 'Maltin's film guide . . . belongs next to every TV . . . in every home.' USA Today 'The single most important reference book in every American home.' Esquire www.leonardmaltin.com

Leonard Maltin is an American film critic and historian. His many books include Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons, Leonard Maltin's 151 Best Movies You've Never See, and Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

"A must-have for movie buffs, but also... a standard reference for industry insiders."-Clare Swanson, Publisher's Weekly "Indispensable."-Los Angeles Times "Head and shoulders above the rest."-The New York Times "Belongs next to every TV in every home."-USA Today "The single most important reference book in every American home."-Esquire