Some Distinguished Americans (Classic Reprint): Imaginary Portraits - Couverture souple

Harvey O'higgins

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331530776 ISBN 13 : 9781331530770

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Vivid, behind?the?curtain portraits of early American cinema A sharp, character?driven look at the people who shape a movie era, blending backstage drama with a sense of larger-than-life public life.

The book gathers dramatic vignettes and narrative scenes that illuminate creative battles, studio politics, and the fragile line between art and commerce. Through vivid character studies and cinematic detail, it explores ambition, mentorship, and the price of fame in a formative era of film.

- Enter the inner workings of a Hollywood studio and the making of scenes that linger in memory
- Follow complex, provocative figures as they chase success, recognition, and meaningful art
- See how producers, directors, and actors negotiate power, influence, and personal loyalties
- Experience a literary portrait of a time when cinema began to shape national culture

Ideal for readers who enjoy literary character studies, early cinema fiction, and quick, scene?driven storytelling.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331530776
• ISBN 13: 9781331530770
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 344
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