Journeys of Desire European Actors in Hollywood - a Critical Companion |
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| Author:
| Phillips, Alastair
Vincendeau, Ginette |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84457-124-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2006 |
| Publisher: | BFI Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $47.95 |
Book Description:
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A comprehensive guide to European actors in American film, this book brings together 15 chapters with A-Z entries on over 900 individuals. It includes case studies of prominent individuals and phenomena associated with the emigres, such as the stereotyping of European actresses in 'bad women' roles, and the irony of Jewish actors playing Nazis.
A comprehensive guide to European actors in American film, this book brings together 15 chapters with A-Z entries on over 900 individuals. It includes case studies of prominent individuals and phenomena associated with the emigres, such as the stereotyping of European actresses in 'bad women' roles, and the irony of Jewish actors playing Nazis.