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814-863-1345

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Related Guides

Documentary Film

Film Archives and Stock Footage

Film: Production and Direction

Film Studies: History and Criticism

Film/Video Studies

Databases

Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Contemporary Theatre, Film, and Television, vol. 106, 2011
  - Biographical information on people working in the entertainment industry
  - Also available vol. 1, 1984 - vol. 105, 2010
- VideoHound's Golden Movie Retriever, 2010 edition
  - Movies available on DVD
  - Also available 2006 - 2009 editions
- International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, 4th edition, 4v, 2001
  - Filmographies, bibliographical references
  - Films, directors, actors, writers, and production artists

Historical Resources

American film personnel and company credits, 1908-1920, Paul C. Spehr (1996)
British film actors' credits, 1895-1987, Scott Palmer (1988)
A cast of thousands: a compendium of who played what in film, Melinda Corey (1992)
Directors and their films: a comprehensive reference, 1895-1990, Brooks Bushnell (1993)
Motion picture guide, 10 vols, Jay Robert Nash (1985-1987)
Magill's survey of cinema-english language films, 4 vols, Frank N. Mcgill (1980)
Magill's survey of cinema-english language films, 6 vols, Frank N. Mcgill (1981)
Magill's survey of cinema-foreign language films, 8 vols, Frank N. Mcgill (1985)
Magill's survey of cinema-silent films, 3 vols, Frank N. Mcgill (1982)

Websites

All-Movie Guide
- Database of movies, actors/actresses, producers, directors and cast members
- Movie ratings
- Detailed plot synopsis
- Movie locations
- Awards
- Links to other members of the cast and their biography
IMDb (Internet Movie Database)
- Information about movies & movie industry
- Update on technology
- Multiple searching options
- Local showings
- Trailers
Rotten Tomatoes
- Movie reviews
- Trailers
- Forums
- News feeds from entertainment industry sources
MRQE (Movie Review Query Engine)
- Movie reviews: TV, box office, film festivals
- News
- Forums
Yale Research Guide in Film Studies (Yale University Library)

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