Green, Alfred E. 1889-1960

Overview

Works:	130 works in 255 publications in 7 languages and 3,856 library holdings
Roles:	Director
Classifications:	pn1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

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Publications about Alfred E Green

Publications by Alfred E Green

Publications by Alfred E Green, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about Alfred E Green

Green, Alfred E.: Director by Martin Quigley ( Book )

Most widely held works by Alfred E Green

The Jackie Robinson story ( Visual )
37 editions published between 1983 and 2007 in English and held by 610 libraries worldwide
A biographical picture about Jackie Robinson's life and role in baseball.

Forbidden Hollywood collection. Vol. 1 ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 466 libraries worldwide
In the early 1930's, before Hollywood began enforcing a self-imposed Production Code, many films allowed for extraordinary frankness including nudity, adultery and prostitution. In this restored and remastered three-movie collection, three daring young actresses are featured in racy, riveting star vehicles. Jean Harlow is a red-headed secretary who hooks the company's married boss, while carrying on with chauffeur Charles Boyer. A young soldier is forced to give up Mae Clarke when his well-to-do family learns she's a prostitute, in Waterloo Bridge. Finally baby-faced Barbara Stanwyck sleeps her way up the corporate ladder in a New York bank, not caring who gets hurt.

The Jolson story ( Visual )
10 editions published between 1946 and 2004 in English and Japanese and held by 324 libraries worldwide
The film traces the meteoric singing/performing career of Asa Yoelson, a talented cantor's son determined to make it big in the "biz". After changing his name to Al Jolson, he captivated audiences everywhere with his minstrel and jazz performances.

The Jackie Robinson story ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 264 libraries worldwide
A biographical picture about Jackie Robinson's life and role in baseball.

Dangerous ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1990 and 2006 in English and held by 212 libraries worldwide
A Broadway star hits the skids until a nurturing love nudges her toward recovery, and she becomes murderously "dangerous" to keep that love alive.

Baby face ( Visual )
5 editions published between 1933 and 2006 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide
It's the age-old story of the girl so mistreated by men that she's determined to get revenge. It's also a rags-to-riches story. Originally made before the Production Code, this version was subsequently cut by 4 minutes to pass inspection of the California Board of Censors.

Copacabana ( Visual )
6 editions published between 1947 and 2003 in English and held by 140 libraries worldwide
"Groucho, posing as Carmen's agent, forms two acts out of one and both are hired at the Copacabana Club which makes things awkward for Carmen when both are needed at once."

Disraeli ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and held by 135 libraries worldwide
Benjamin Disraeli, the British prime minister, leads England's efforts to secure the Suez Canal.

Smart money ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 127 libraries worldwide
Nick Venizelos is an immigrant Greek barber who has an uncommon affinity for poker and other sorts of wagering. A group of his friends bankroll him in a big game. But, Nick's weakness is for pretty blondes. Sleazy game operator Sleepy Sam takes advantage of Nick's weakness and cleans him out in a rigged game. Nick finds help from his buddy Jack and the two turn the tables on the grifters.

The fabulous Dorseys ( Visual )
20 editions published between 1947 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 121 libraries worldwide
"The rise and rise of the Fabulous Dorsey brothers is charted in this whymsical step down memory lane, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey play themselves in this vehicle for their excellent music. From being raised by their father who insists on them learning music, to the split that just saw their careers rise even further"--Internet Movie Database.

Little Lord Fauntleroy ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 107 libraries worldwide
The fortunes of Cedric Fauntleroy and his widowed mother "Dearest" change when the elderly Earl of Dorincourt has Cedric, his rightful heir, brought from the slums of New York to England. The Earl welcomes Cedric but banishes his mother to a cottage outside the manor, unjustly accusing her of marrying his son for the money.

The Jolson story ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1986 and 1994 in English and held by 106 libraries worldwide
Asa Yoelson, a brash vaudeville performer, becomes Al Jolson, the great entertainer of the Twenties, but success in show business brings marital difficulties. All songs in this biography, including such favorites as "Swanee", "April showers", and "Mammy", use Jolson's own voice.

Through the back door ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1921 and 2005 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 66 libraries worldwide
Mary Pickford stars as young Jeanne, a happy girl whose life changes dramatically when her widowed mother marries a disdainful New Yorker, who places her in the care of her Belgian nurse.

Greatest gangster films collection. Prohibition era ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 62 libraries worldwide
The public enemy: A young hoodlum rises up through the ranks of the Chicago underworld, even as a gangster's accidental death threatens to spark a bloody mob war--www.imdb.com.

Thoroughbreds don't cry ( Visual )
6 editions published between 1937 and 2011 in English and held by 57 libraries worldwide
A jockey involved in crooked deals becomes involved with a well-bred young girl.

Four faces west ( Visual )
3 editions published between 1948 and 2003 in English and held by 53 libraries worldwide
The paths of four people cross on an innocent outlaw's flight to freedom.

The life of Jackie Robinson ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 49 libraries worldwide
This vintage film biography of Jackie Robinson traces his career from the Negro Leagues to the Major Leagues, and of course, he was the first to break the "color line" in major league baseball.

Musicals from Hollywood's golden age ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 39 libraries worldwide
Fifteen fabulous feature-length musicals from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s.

Ella Cinders ( Visual )
13 editions published between 1900 and 2009 in English and held by 35 libraries worldwide
Ella toils away in the Cinders household for the comfort of her stepmother and stepsisters. She wins a beauty contest that awards the winner a movie contract, but arriving in Hollywood discovers it was a hoax. Persevering, she achieves for herself a contract for her acting and a happy marriage to a football hero.

Copacabana ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1989 in English and held by 33 libraries worldwide
Groucho Marx, sells his girlfriend/client Carmen Novarro to New York City's famous Copacabana nightclub as a Latin-American singer/dancer and, pressed for another act, he sells her again, this time with a blond wig and Moroccan veil, as a French singer. This makes things awkward when both performers are needed at once.