Paramount: City of Dreams brings to life the operations of the world’s grandest movie lot as never before by opening its famous gates and revealing – for the first time – the wonderful myriad of soundstages and outdoor sets where; for one hundred years; Paramount has produced the world’s most famous films. With hundreds and hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs in color and black white; readers are launched aboard a fun and entertaining “virtual tour†of Hollywood’s first; most famous and most mysterious motion picture studio. Paramount is a self-contained city. But unlike any community in the real world; this city’s streets and lawns; its bungalows and backlots; will be familiar even to those who have never been there. Now; for the first time; these much-filmed; much-haunted acres will be explored and the mysteries and myths peeled away – bringing into focus the greatest of all of Hollywood’s legendary dream factories.
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Review
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. McBurney captures the essence of the danger of spying during the Revolutionary War Period.By John W. AdamsAlthough a native Rhode Islander and somewhat more interested in events of the Revolution from my State; this book is a fine example of diligent research on the author's part. I was amazed by the breadth of characters that were involved in swapping information back and forth--good or bad deeds depending on which side of the conflict you were on. The extreme danger that they all faced is something that amazed me in the reading. Reading this book takes you back in time and shows one what it took to be living during a very tumultuous period when neighbor was pitted against neighbor and sentiments in families were not always aligned. I would recommend this reading to anyone.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A First-rate ReadBy brian wallinAs a member and trustee of a Rhode Island organization that is focused on military history with a special focus on the American Revolution; I am always on the lookout for books on the subject. Finding one that has a local connection is even better. Christian McBurney deserves high marks for this one. "Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island" is a first-rate read that recounts in detail the activities on some familiar names as well as lesser known figures. Both sides; British and American; are included. The author's research is extensive and well-documented in the bibliography opening the door for history buffs to delve further into the subject. The chapters are will organized and the style makes for an easy and entertaining read for both those with a casual interest as well as anyone who wants to use these stories as jumping-off points for more in depth study. This one is well worth your time!
