Movie Review: Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

In honor of James Stewart’s birthday today, let’s look at one of his last movies, the legal thriller, “Anatomy of a Murder.” “Anatomy of a Murder” is a 1959 American courtroom drama film directed by Otto Preminger. The film is based on a novel of the same name by Robert Traver (pen name of John D. Voelker) and is known for its realistic portrayal of … Continue reading Movie Review: Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Book Review: Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver (1958)

Anatomy of a Murder is a novel written by Robert Traver, the pen name of John D. Voelker, and was first published by St. Martin’s Press in 1958. The book was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and commercial success. It was also adapted into a successful film of the same name in 1959, directed by Otto Preminger and starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, and … Continue reading Book Review: Anatomy of a Murder by Robert Traver (1958)