Mason, James 1909-1984
Overview
| Works: | 1,062 works in 3,751 publications in 7 languages and 46,448 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Science fiction films Detective and mystery films Spy films Legal films Action and adventure films Historical films War films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Author, Producer, Editor, Costume designer, Other, Contributor, Commentator, Originator, Author of screenplay, Recipient, Illustrator, Interviewee, Author of introduction |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
James Mason
- James Mason : odd man out by Sheridan Morley( Book )
- Before I forget : autobiography and drawings by James Mason( Book )
- James Mason : a bio-bibliography by Kevin W Sweeney( Book )
- Odd man out : James Mason by Sheridan Morley( Book )
- James Mason by Sarah Thomas( Book )
- James Mason : a personal biography by Diana de Rosso( )
- The authorised biography of James Mason by John P Monaghan( Book )
- James Mason : odd man out by Sheridan Morley( Recording )
- Forever darling by Bronislaw Kaper( )
- Selections from "A star is born" : starring Judy Garland, James Mason by Harold Arlen( )
- Ecclesiastes( Recording )
- Recipes the whole family will enjoy( Book )
- Mason, James by Michigan( )
- [Paul Newman talks about his distaste for sex and violence in movies and discusses his co-stars Jack Warden, James Mason, and Robert Redford] by Paul Newman( Recording )
- Odd man out : the life of James Mason by Sheridan Morley( Book )
- by Fred Allen( )
- [James Mason interview, with a scene from the verdict] by James Mason( Recording )
- Mason, James : Actor by Martin Quigley( )
- 20th Century-Fox exhibitor's campaign manual ... Darryl F. Zanuck's Island in the sun( Book )
- News of the day( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
James Mason
North by Northwest by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
142 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents
142 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents
20,000 leagues under the sea by
Walt Disney(
Visual
)
50 editions published between 1954 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trouble-shooting 19th century seaman is trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Teaming with a scientist and a diver, they set sail to investigate. They are promptly captured by the megalomaniac Captain Nemo, who skippers a lavish, scientifically advanced submarine
50 editions published between 1954 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,867 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trouble-shooting 19th century seaman is trying to discover why so many whaling ships have been disappearing of late. Teaming with a scientist and a diver, they set sail to investigate. They are promptly captured by the megalomaniac Captain Nemo, who skippers a lavish, scientifically advanced submarine
A star is born by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drunken waning movie star Norman Maine meets showgirl Esther Blodgett when he literally stumbles into her act one night. A friendship develops which blossoms into romance but tensions increase as Esther's career takes off while Norman's plummets
33 editions published between 1954 and 2016 in English and French and held by 1,726 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drunken waning movie star Norman Maine meets showgirl Esther Blodgett when he literally stumbles into her act one night. A friendship develops which blossoms into romance but tensions increase as Esther's career takes off while Norman's plummets
Lolita by
Stanley Kubrick(
Visual
)
96 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stanley Kubrick's sixth film is a brilliant, sly adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's celebrated yet infamous 1955 novel. It chronicles a middle-aged literature professor's unusual and doomed sexual passion/obsession for a seductively precocious pubescent "nymphet" named Lolita. Thanks to the film industry's production code, the film is mostly suggestive, with numerous double entendres and metaphoric sexual situations, while the story has been transformed into a black comedy and murder mystery. The film lacks the element that enabled most readers to understand the novel--Humbert Humbert's exquisite inner voice. As a consequence the film is big, luxurious, and full of a barren, cold humor, yet a visual tour-de-force in elegant black-and-white
96 editions published between 1962 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 1,536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stanley Kubrick's sixth film is a brilliant, sly adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's celebrated yet infamous 1955 novel. It chronicles a middle-aged literature professor's unusual and doomed sexual passion/obsession for a seductively precocious pubescent "nymphet" named Lolita. Thanks to the film industry's production code, the film is mostly suggestive, with numerous double entendres and metaphoric sexual situations, while the story has been transformed into a black comedy and murder mystery. The film lacks the element that enabled most readers to understand the novel--Humbert Humbert's exquisite inner voice. As a consequence the film is big, luxurious, and full of a barren, cold humor, yet a visual tour-de-force in elegant black-and-white
Jesus of Nazareth by
Franco Zeffirelli(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
23 editions published between 1977 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,334 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar by
Joseph L Mankiewicz(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play, chronicling the events around the assassination of Julius Caesar
18 editions published between 1935 and 2015 in English and German and held by 1,123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play, chronicling the events around the assassination of Julius Caesar
Heaven Can Wait by
Warren Beatty(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Pendleton, a Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally goes to heaven after a car accident, and returns to earth in the body of another man who was a corporate giant. After deciding to resume his place with the Rams (by purchasing the team), Pendleton must also deal with the consequences of the former businessman's actions
29 editions published between 1977 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 963 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Joe Pendleton, a Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally goes to heaven after a car accident, and returns to earth in the body of another man who was a corporate giant. After deciding to resume his place with the Rams (by purchasing the team), Pendleton must also deal with the consequences of the former businessman's actions
The boys from Brazil by
Franklin J Schaffner(
Visual
)
54 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele
54 editions published between 1978 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 907 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A band of Nazi leaders, escaped from postwar Germany, scheme to return to power. Their plans to dominate the world are based on a bizarre biological experiment undertaken by Josef Mengele
The verdict(
Visual
)
3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 843 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An alcoholic, failed attorney is reduced to ambulance chasing. A friend gives him a supposedly easy malpractice case which becomes a last chance to redeem himself and his career
3 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and held by 843 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An alcoholic, failed attorney is reduced to ambulance chasing. A friend gives him a supposedly easy malpractice case which becomes a last chance to redeem himself and his career
Jules Verne's journey to the center of the Earth(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in English and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A daring scientist leads an expedition into the interior of the Earth, where fierce dinosaurs and an intelligent reptilian race battle a primitive human civilization
12 editions published between 1985 and 2015 in English and held by 795 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A daring scientist leads an expedition into the interior of the Earth, where fierce dinosaurs and an intelligent reptilian race battle a primitive human civilization
Alfred Hitchcock's North by northwest by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
21 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in English and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Madison Avenue ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents, and goes on the run across the United States
21 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in English and held by 760 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Madison Avenue ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents, and goes on the run across the United States
Madame Bovary by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman, not satisfied with the limited life she leads, rebels against conventional society, and finds tragedy
23 editions published between 1949 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 746 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman, not satisfied with the limited life she leads, rebels against conventional society, and finds tragedy
Lord Jim by
Richard Brooks(
Visual
)
57 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 713 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A disgraced 19th-century British sailor lives nobly among natives. From the Joseph Conrad novel
57 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 713 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A disgraced 19th-century British sailor lives nobly among natives. From the Joseph Conrad novel
The verdict by
Sidney Lumet(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An alcoholic lawyer stumbles upon one last chance to redeem himself by taking on a controversial court case that no one is supposed to win
70 editions published between 1982 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 700 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An alcoholic lawyer stumbles upon one last chance to redeem himself by taking on a controversial court case that no one is supposed to win
The blue max(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and held by 690 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A low-born infantryman becomes a pilot in the German air force during World War I, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, he wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by a general, who tolerates the affair between the pilot and the general's wife. The canny general knows that, eventually, the pilot will become expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged
28 editions published between 1966 and 2014 in English and held by 690 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A low-born infantryman becomes a pilot in the German air force during World War I, almost deliberately stepping on the sensibilities of his aristocratic comrades in the process. A national hero, he wins the Blue Max, the highest award that can be bestowed upon an aviator. His fame is exploited by a general, who tolerates the affair between the pilot and the general's wife. The canny general knows that, eventually, the pilot will become expendable, and a "heroic" death can be arranged
Georgy girl(
Visual
)
16 editions published between 1966 and 2005 in English and Multiple languages and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A homely but vivacious young woman dodges the amorous attentions of her father's middle-aged employer while striving to capture some of the glamorous li fe of her swinging London roommate
16 editions published between 1966 and 2005 in English and Multiple languages and held by 606 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A homely but vivacious young woman dodges the amorous attentions of her father's middle-aged employer while striving to capture some of the glamorous li fe of her swinging London roommate
The Desert Fox : the story of Rommel(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1978 and 2005 in English and held by 574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rommel was a brilliant military tactician. Unfortunately, Adolph Hitler thought that he too was a military genius and demands more of Rommel than he's able to provide. Rommel incurs Hitler's wrath by retreating in North Africa, but since Rommel is a war hero he is virtually "untouchable". Rommel joins in a plot to assassinate the Fuhrer. The attempt fails, and Rommel's complicity is discovered. He is given a choice: either face a horrible death by torture or commit suicide. Rommel opts for the latter. The official story given to the press is that Rommel died heroically of his war wounds
14 editions published between 1978 and 2005 in English and held by 574 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rommel was a brilliant military tactician. Unfortunately, Adolph Hitler thought that he too was a military genius and demands more of Rommel than he's able to provide. Rommel incurs Hitler's wrath by retreating in North Africa, but since Rommel is a war hero he is virtually "untouchable". Rommel joins in a plot to assassinate the Fuhrer. The attempt fails, and Rommel's complicity is discovered. He is given a choice: either face a horrible death by torture or commit suicide. Rommel opts for the latter. The official story given to the press is that Rommel died heroically of his war wounds
Julius Caesar by
William Shakespeare(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespearean classic that provides a portrait of the political infighting and lust for power of a turbulent, blood-stained era
62 editions published between 1953 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 558 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shakespearean classic that provides a portrait of the political infighting and lust for power of a turbulent, blood-stained era
Cross of iron by
Sam Peckinpah(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A battle-hardened German sergeant tries to hold his platoon together on the Russian front during WWII. Not only must he try to hold his platoon together, but he must deal with his commander, a glory seeker, who wants to be awarded Germany's highest medal of honor, the "Cross of Iron."
33 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A battle-hardened German sergeant tries to hold his platoon together on the Russian front during WWII. Not only must he try to hold his platoon together, but he must deal with his commander, a glory seeker, who wants to be awarded Germany's highest medal of honor, the "Cross of Iron."
Murder by decree by
Bob Clark(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in English and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sherlock Holmes tries to stop Jack the Ripper's insane killing spree, but as he comes closer to unmasking the killer, he discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer. Includes commentary, stills gallery, and theatrical trailer
27 editions published between 1978 and 2017 in English and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sherlock Holmes tries to stop Jack the Ripper's insane killing spree, but as he comes closer to unmasking the killer, he discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer. Includes commentary, stills gallery, and theatrical trailer
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Originator Producer
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Other Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Grant, Cary 1904-1986 Other Performer Actor
- Saint, Eva Marie 1924- Other Performer Actor
- Lehman, Ernest 1915-2005 Scenarist Interviewee Author of screenplay Other
- Herrmann, Bernard 1911-1975 Musician Composer
- Landis, Jessie Royce 1904-1972 Actor
- Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation Producer
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc Distributor
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Advertising executives Alcoholics Assassination Assassins Bible.--New Testament Caesar, Julius Conspiracies Core of the Earth Film adaptations Fugitives from justice Future life Germany Great Britain Hitler, Adolf, Hunter, Jack D Illinois--Chicago Jealousy Jesus Christ Julius Caesar (Shakespeare, William) Kidnapping victims Legal drama Malicious accusation Man-woman relationships Mason, James, Medical personnel--Malpractice Mengele, Josef, Middle-aged men Military campaigns Mistaken identity Motion picture actors and actresses Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, Nazi hunters Nazis Nemo, Captain (Fictitious character) New York (State)--New York Patients--Civil rights Quarterbacks (Football) Reed, Barry C Rome (Empire) Sailors Segall, Harry, Spies Submarines (Ships) Teenage girls Traffic accident victims United States Verne, Jules, Whaling ships World War (1914-1918) World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Džejms Mejson
Iacobus Mason
James Mason acteur britannique
James Mason actor britànic
James Mason actor británico
James Mason aktor britanik
James Mason aktor brytyjski
James Mason anglický herec
James Mason attore britannico
James Mason British actor
James Mason Brits acteur
James Mason englischer Filmschauspieler
James Mason pemeran laki-laki asal Britania Raya
Mason, James
Mason, James, 1909-
Mason, James Neville.
Τζέιμς Μέισον
Джеймс Мейсон актор
Джеймс Мейсън
Джеймс Мэйсон
Джэймс Мэйсан
Џејмс Мејсон
Ջեյմս Մեյսոն
ג'יימס מייסון
ג'יימס מייסון סופר בריטי
جيمس ماسون ممثل بريطاني
جیمز میسون بازیگر بریتانیایی
জেমস মেসান ব্রিটিশ অভিনেতা
제임스 메이슨
ジェームズ・メイソン
占士·美臣
詹姆士·梅遜
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