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John T. Soister

John T. Soister is a teacher living in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania, and has written the books Conrad Veidt on Screen: A Comprehensive Illustrated Filmography (2002), Claude Rains: A Comprehensive Illustrated Reference to His Work in Film, Stage, Radio, Television and Recordings (1999), and Of Gods and Monsters: A Critical Guide to Universal Studios’ Science Fiction, Horror and Mystery Films, 1929-1939 (1998).