H.G. Wells on film : the utopian nightmare /

Smith, Don G., 1950-

H.G. Wells on film : the utopian nightmare / by Don G. Smith. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2002. - vii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and index.

Introduction -- The time machine (1895) -- The wonderful visit (1895) -- The island of Doctor Moreau (1896) -- The wheels of chance (1896) -- The invisible man (1897) -- The man who could work miracles (1898) -- The war of the worlds (1898) -- The first men in the moon (1901) -- The story of an inexperienced ghost (1902) -- The food of the gods (1904) -- "The empire of the ants" (1905) -- Kipps (1905) -- The door in the wall (1906) -- The war in the air (1908) -- The history of Mr. Polly (1910) -- Marriage (1912) -- The passionate friends (1913) -- Three short subjects: bluebottles, the tonic, and daydreams (1928) -- The shape of things to come (1933) -- Afterword.

This is a study of every released film from 1909 to 1997 based, even loosely, on the writings of H.G. Wells. The films are presented in chronological order with a discussion of their creation, plot, how they compare with the literary work, their production and marketing and qualities.

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Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 --Film and video adaptations.
Wells, H. G. 1866-1946 --Adaptaciones cinematográficas


Science fiction films--History and criticism.
Peliculas de ciencia ficción--Historia y crítica.
Dystopias.
Distopías

PR 5778 / S645h 2002

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