Comedy Is a Grim Business James Curtis Mad Mad Mad Mad World 2026 9798990372177 For Sale

Comedy Is a Grim Business: The Making of It\'s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World by James Curtis is an extensively researched behind-the-scenes history of Stanley Kramer\'s legendary 1963 epic comedy, covering its development, all-star casting, production, release and eventual restoration. Packed with production history and approximately 90 images, it is an excellent reference for classic-film collectors and fans of the movie\'s extraordinary ensemble cast.

• Definitive Making-Of History - Chronicles the creation of It\'s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World from its earliest development through production, theatrical release and later restoration.
• Legendary Comedy Cast - Explores the production involving Spencer Tracy, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Jimmy Durante, Buddy Hackett, Mickey Rooney, Phil Silvers, Jonathan Winters and numerous other comedy icons.
• Behind-the-Scenes Detail - Covers the challenges of assembling the enormous cast, large-scale stunt work, special effects, filming and Stanley Kramer\'s ambitious approach to the production.
• Illustrated Film Reference - Features approximately 90 images alongside James Curtis\' extensive research into one of Hollywood\'s most elaborate comedy productions.
• For Classic Film Collectors - A particularly appealing title for enthusiasts of classic Hollywood, film production history, Stanley Kramer and the comedians represented in the movie.

• Title: Comedy Is a Grim Business
• Subtitle: The Making of It\'s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
• Author: James Curtis
• Publisher: Emmarac Editions
• Publication Year: 2026
• Publication Date: June 30, 2026
• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Page Count: 412
• Illustrations: Approximately 90 Images
• ISBN-13: 9798990372177
• Subject: Film History / Motion Picture Production
• Featured Film: It\'s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
• Director Featured: Stanley Kramer

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