Boggs, Johnny D.

Jesse James and the movies [electronic resource] / Johnny D. Boggs. - Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., Inc., Publishers, c2011. - ix, 269 p. : ill.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-263) and index. Includes filmography.

Jesse James, 1847-1882 -- Jesse James in pop culture, 1875-1903 -- The silent era, 1908-1927 -- A-list Jesse, 1939-1940 -- Jesse in the Bs, 1939-1949 -- The proliferation of Jesse James, 1950-1960 -- Oddball Jesse (1965-1969) -- Revisionist Jesse, 1972-2007 -- Euro westerns, 1964-2009 -- Made-for-television movies, 1970-1999 -- Television series appearances, 1953-2001.

"This illustrated filmography analyzes the plots and players of the more than forty motion pictures about the legendary Missouri outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882), from the silent era to the 21st century. Each evaluation compares Hollywood's version of history to the hard facts. A brief biography of the outlaw provides an overview of his life and career"--Provided by the publisher.


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James, Jesse, 1847-1882 --In motion pictures.
James, Jesse, 1847-1882 --On television.


Western films--United States--Catalogs.
Western television programs--Catalogs.


Electronic books.

PN1995.9.J32 / B65 2011eb

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