Description
Buster Crabbe's chief claim to fame, aside from his Olympic gold medal (for the 400-meter freestyle event in 1932), rests in the trio of movie serials in which he played the popular science-fiction hero Flash Gordon. Crabbe was the only actor to play the roles of Tarzan (in one movie), Flash Gordon, and Buck Rogers, the top three pulp action heroes of the 1930s. Crabbe carved out a career that would also include more than 100 B-movies and program Westerns, a television adventure series, and a successful physical fitness enterprise. All of this and more is detailed in this book, which includes a complete filmography providing cast and crew information for each of his 103 feature films and serials.
About the Author
Writer Jerry Vermilye is an actor and lives in New Jersey.
Reviews
"a complete filmography...photos are terrific. If you love Buster, you'll enjoy browsing this book"-Classic Images; "a welcome addition"-Western Clippings; "Vermilye's book is a respectful, thorough, interesting and enjoyable chronicle of this veteran movie performer's career. Recommended"-Examiner.com.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786495702
Author Jerry Vermilye
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 290g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 11mm
Details
Subtitle: |
A Biofilmography |
Imprint: |
McFarland & Co Inc |
