Robert Ryan: A Biography and Critical Filmography

Biography of Robert Ryan. Contents: Foreword (John Houseman) Introduction Part I. Biography Early Years RKO and the War Caught in the Crossfire On Dangerous Ground Film Noir Family Versus Career A Return to the Stage Between Character Actor and Leading Man Television and Other Diversions Entering the Sixties A Move to New York Cameo Appearances Stage Satisfactions Long Day's Journey The Loss of Jessica Final Days Part II. Creative Output Chronological Filmography with Selected Criticism Stage Performances Television Performances, 1955-1973 Narrations, Appearances and Recordings Ryan Films on Videocassette Appendix A: Film Noir in the United States Appendix B: The Oakwood School Today

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