The CinemaScope Years: Films That Revolutionized Moviegoing, 1953-1967

Each chapter of this book, organized by genre, provides a first-time re-evaluation of the cinematic qualities of all 538 major studio-produced/financed films shot in CinemaScope. Presented as well are excerpted interviews with cameramen and directors who describe in detail the development and problems presented by widescreen production. Each title entry includes a brief synopsis including major cast members, an analysis highlighting the artistic values present or absent, and comments from critics and trade papers pertinent to the use of the wide screen process.