By Lester N. Pope

Foreword by screen star and St. Louis native John Goodman

Award-winning St. Louis film critic Lester N. Pope explores the area’s cinematic history, as well as famous movies, actors and actresses in St. Louis’ first movie book.

From Meet Me in St. Louis to The Big Brass Ring and What’s Love Got to Do With It? From The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery to Fighting Father Dunne and White Palace, St. Louis has been front and center in the action.

And the stars–many started out in St. Louis before they discovered the glitter of Hollywood, or Hollywood discovered them. Vincent Price, Shelley Winters, John Goodman, Redd Foxx, Betty Grable, Kevin Kline, Buddy Ebsen–these and many others made their way to Tinsel Town from the Gateway City.

The book also includes an intriguing “Intermission” trivia section on St. Louis’ movies and stars.