Women Film Editors Unseen Artists of American Cinema |
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| Author:
| Meuel, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-6294-7 |
| Publication Date: | May 2016 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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When the movie business adopted some of the ways of other big industries in 1920s America, women were systematically squeezed out of key behind-the-camera roles. Yet, a number of female film editors remained and rose to the top of their profession. Focusing on nine of these women and presenting shorter glimpses of nine others, this book tells their captivating personal stories and examines their professional achievements.
When the movie business adopted some of the ways of other big industries in 1920s America, women were systematically squeezed out of key behind-the-camera roles. Yet, a number of female film editors remained and rose to the top of their profession. Focusing on nine of these women and presenting shorter glimpses of nine others, this book tells their captivating personal stories and examines their professional achievements.