Book: Stars By Richard Dyer

This source is a publication explaining in great detail how stars and movie personalities are used to sell films and draw in audiences. From this, it is obvious of the power over the success of a film often did balance on the fact that Frank Sinatra starred in leading roles. It could be said that without the participation of Sinatra in these roles that the key films in my project, they would not have being as popular or culturally accepted as they are today.

Article written about the many faces and characters he portrayed on screen

this article has deep analysis of many of the characters Sinatra has played and explinations of the social impact of certain roles. it brings a clear understanding and knowledge to



http://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/21/movies/critic-s-notebook-from-fluff-to-eternity-the-many-faces-of-sinatra-on-screen.html

Interview and a View of the "real" Frank Sintra

this documentary shows sinatra at his most vunerable, in an interview. he rarely did interviews and the one included in this video shows him as a man who is grateful for what he has been given. Musical performances are included and emphesise his position as a legend on stage and on silver screen.




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIIvhMStlP0&feature=related

A2 Film Research Project

Key Film: The key film I am studying is High Society. i will talk about the way he is portrayed and the type of character he is best suited to play. in this film he is shown as cool, smooth talking and smart which conforms with the publics image of frank and therefore makes the character much more believable and enjoyable to watch. this film, i feel, shows him at his best with his musical numbers providing a soundtrack to die for with song after song of swarve and sophisticated crooning of the highest standards. The highlight of the film is Sinatra and Bing Crosbys "well did you evah" which is by far the best song as it has the vo