{"product_id":"astor-pictures-a-filmography-and-history-of-the-reissue-king-1933-1965-paperback","title":"Astor Pictures: A Filmography and History of the Reissue King, 1933-1965 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael R. Pitts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded by Robert M. Savini in 1933, Astor Pictures Corporation distributed hundreds of films in its 32 years of operation. The company distributed over 150 first run features in addition to the numerous re-releases for which it became famous. Astor had great success in the fields of horror and western movies and was a pioneer in African-American film productions. While under Savini's management, Astor and its subsidiaries were highly successful, but after his death in 1956 the company was sold, leading to eventual bankruptcy and closure. This volume provides the first in-depth look at Astor Pictures Corporation with thorough coverage of its releases, including diverse titles like \u003ci\u003eLa Dolce Vita\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFrankenstein's Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael R. Pitts\u003c\/b\u003e has written 40 books on motion picture history and entertainment and has also compiled more than three dozen volumes of local history and genealogy. He lives in Chesterfield, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51807393841440,"sku":"9781476676494","price":107.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d7514075e789d6dfacb0f5082ec9c700.webp?v=1780931805","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/astor-pictures-a-filmography-and-history-of-the-reissue-king-1933-1965-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}