What Dreams Were Made Of Movie Stars of The 1940s |
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| Editor:
| Griffin, Sean |
| Series title: | Star Decades: American Culture/American Cinema Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8135-4964-4 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rutgers University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $48.00 |
Book Description:
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Examines the performers who helped define American cinema in the 1940s, a decade of rapid and repeated upheaval for Hollywood and the US. Through discussions of key films as well as studio publicity and fan magazines, these essays analyze how these actors and actresses helped lift spirits during World War II, and explore how cultural shifts after the war forced many stars to adjust to new outlooks and attitudes, particularly in film noir.
Examines the performers who helped define American cinema in the 1940s, a decade of rapid and repeated upheaval for Hollywood and the US. Through discussions of key films as well as studio publicity and fan magazines, these essays analyze how these actors and actresses helped lift spirits during World War II, and explore how cultural shifts after the war forced many stars to adjust to new outlooks and attitudes, particularly in film noir.