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George Baxt (1923–2003)

Auteur van A Queer Kind of Death

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George Baxt was born June 11, 1923 in Brooklyn New York. He began his career as a radio announcer, and then became an agent and a television scriptwriter. From there, Baxt's career developed into scriptwriting cult horror films. He has published twenty-six murder mysteries the first being the toon meer acclaimed A Queer Kind of Death, published in 1966. His play Spine Chiller was produced in London's West End, starring Sian Phillips in 1978. Baxt is also the author of nearly ninety short stories, most of which have been published in Ellery Queen mystery magazine.His numerous TV credits include The Defenders, Kraft TV Theater, The Philco Playhouse, Matinee Theater, Laredo, and in England, The Sword of Freedom series. George Baxt died June 28, 2003, from complications after heart surgery, in New York, New York. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder

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Werken van George Baxt

A Queer Kind of Death (1966) 141 exemplaren
The Dorothy Parker Murder Case (1984) 101 exemplaren
A Queer Kind of Love (1994) 71 exemplaren
Affair at Royalties (1971) 60 exemplaren
Swing Low, Sweet Harriet (1967) 59 exemplaren
Topsy & Evil (1969) 54 exemplaren
The Tallulah Bankhead Murder Case (1987) 53 exemplaren
The Alfred Hitchcock Murder Case (1986) 49 exemplaren
A Queer Kind of Umbrella (1994) 47 exemplaren
Merry Murder (1994) 40 exemplaren
The Noel Coward Murder Case (1992) 38 exemplaren
The Mae West Murder Case (1993) 34 exemplaren
The Talking Pictures Murder Case (1990) 31 exemplaren
The Humphrey Bogart Murder Case (1995) 31 exemplaren
Who's Next (1988) 31 exemplaren
Murder Most Merry (2002) 30 exemplaren
The Marlene Dietrich Murder Case (1993) 30 exemplaren
The Bette Davis Murder Case (1994) 28 exemplaren
I Said the Demon (1969) 27 exemplaren
The Greta Garbo Murder Case (1992) 23 exemplaren
The Neon Graveyard (1979) 21 exemplaren
The City of the Dead [1960 film] (1960) — Writer — 17 exemplaren
Satan is a woman (1987) 11 exemplaren
Process of Elimination (1984) 8 exemplaren
Circus of Horrors [1960 film] (1960) — Screenplay — 6 exemplaren
Burning Sappho (1972) 3 exemplaren
The Shadow of the Cat [1961 film] — Screenplay — 3 exemplaren
Parade of Cockeyed Creatures (1969) 1 exemplaar
LE MEURTRE D'ALFRED HITCHCOCK (1991) 1 exemplaar
Bourreau de parents 1 exemplaar
Drole de sauna ] (1967) 1 exemplaar
The Woman I Envied 1 exemplaar
What'sisname 1 exemplaar

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Officiële naam
Baxt, George Leonard
Geboortedatum
1923-06-11
Overlijdensdatum
2003-06-28
Geslacht
male
Nationaliteit
USA
Geboorteplaats
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Plaats van overlijden
New York, New York, USA
Woonplaatsen
New York, New York, USA
Opleiding
City College of New York
Brooklyn College
Beroepen
talent agent
screenwriter

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Film buffs will delight in this wonderful book, mystery lovers, not so much. Baxt has written a light mystery that will bring a smile to the face of many who fondly remember William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora Charles, as long as they don’t expect the charm or sophistication of the Thin Man films. And don’t expect any deft plotting. Some great series set around Hollywood’s heydays, such as Stuart Kaminsky’s Toby Peters mysteries, are both nostalgic and riotous as they deliver the goods. This one will deliver the goods, but only if your order is something light and entertaining, with little bite.

Baxt's regular characters in his series, cops Herb Villon and Jim Mallory, along with Herb's girlfriend Hazel Dixon, a gossip underling of Louella Parsons, have plenty to do and have quite a bit of interaction with Powell and Loy. This is good, because rather than having Powell and Loy be a gimmick, they are actually front and center in solving the murder. It makes for a sweet and nostalgic ride through 1930s Hollywood. Gossip and tidbits classic film fans will love are peppered throughout the narrative.

Hollywood is buzzing and Louis B. Mayer is fuming when a former stock player at MGM named Audrey Manners gets word out that she needs money. Since she is now Claire Young, a rather famous madam with a black book full of Hollywood names, such a message can only lead to murder. When her assistant gets killed, it is up to Villon and the gang to get it solved. To Mayer's consternation, however, it is Powell and Loy in the news, when they are reported as helping out with the investigation. Powell is about to marry the sickly "Baby" (Jean Harlow), and Myrna is having marriage trouble as she and Powell use the cover of researching their next Thin Man film to nose around helping Villon. Hazel, of course, is delighted at the prospect of a juicy story. Herb, however, is more concerned for Claire, with whom he once was in love.

There is nothing tawdry here despite the storyline, just some gentle fun for classic film fans. Powell and Loy discover the murder may have ties going all the way back to Paul Bern, Jean Harlow’s former husband. The friendship of Powell and Loy comes alive in their fun exchanges, and if that’s what you’re after, it’s a nice read. If you’re looking for intricate plotting, some genuine tension, this one isn’t for you. Riveting the mystery may not be, but fun in the extreme it most definitely is, if you come at it from the right direction. Obviously your mileage may vary greatly on this one, depending on expectations and how much you love wallowing in film nostalgia.
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Matt_Ransom | Oct 6, 2023 |
I was just reminded of this book. It's been ages since I first read it, but I still remember the *wow* about the writing. Just fell in love with the voice of Pharoah Love. Am reminded I need to hunt down the series. Don't think I made it to book five.
 
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JEatHHP | 1 andere bespreking | Aug 23, 2022 |
Nicely atmospheric film with an interesting cast, including Christoper Lee, who just may be up to no good.... Interesting to know that witches like to dance to jazz before moving on to the human sacrifice.
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datrappert | Mar 9, 2022 |
Between the lie about William Powell and the authors use of "he he he" over and over.. 2 stars is generous.
 
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Crystal423 | Mar 23, 2020 |

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46
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Leden
1,234
Populariteit
#20,806
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½ 3.6
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ISBNs
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