{"product_id":"the-bob-hope-films-james-l-neibaur-9780786410507","title":"The Bob Hope Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e Bob Hope got his start in show business when he was in his twenties, remained active past the age of 90, and lived to be 100. His longevity was remarkable, especially when one considers that he was active in vaudeville, radio, motion pictures and television. He excelled in each of these popular forms of entertainment, but his films are the most genuine testaments to his timeless comedy. His smart quips, fast pace, and breezy manner were perfect ingredients for the brand of comedy that was popular during World War II and the years immediately following the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book begins with a discussion of Bob Hope's early career and the short films that he starred in, and then covers each of the Hope films beginning with \u003ci\u003eThe Big Broadcast of 1938.\u003c\/i\u003e The Hope films, the author says, do not have deep subtexts or clever cinematic innovations, but provide clever, uplifting entertainment that continues to inspire laughter and offer solid examples of the humor that made Americans smile during and after World War II. Cast and credit information is provided for each film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James L. Neibaur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786410507\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786410507\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/10\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.98h x 5.42w x 0.49d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Reference Bks Annual\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2006 pg. 544","brand":"James L. Neibaur","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44149195604223,"sku":"9780786410507","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_46ccd7bb-c781-4196-a053-d2323dc69d45.jpg?v=1688455351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-bob-hope-films-james-l-neibaur-9780786410507","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}