Looks at the development and changing organization of the star system in the American film industry. Tracing the popularity of star performers from the early "cinema of attractions" to the Internet universe, Paul McDonald explores the ways in which Hollywood has made and sold its stars. Through focusing on particular historical periods, case studies of Mary Pickford, Bette Davis, James Cagney, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith illustrate the key conditions influencing the star system in silent cinema, the studio era and the New Hollywood.
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Looks at the development and changing organization of the star system in the American film industry. Tracing the popularity of star performers from the early "cinema of attractions" to the Internet universe, Paul McDonald explores the ways in which Hollywood has made and sold its stars. Through focusing on particular historical periods, case studies of Mary Pickford, Bette Davis, James Cagney, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith illustrate the key conditions influencing the star system in silent cinema, the studio era and the New Hollywood.
Imprint | Wallflower Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | September 2001 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | June 2001 |
Authors | Paul McDonald |
Dimensions | 215 x 138 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 144 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-903364-02-4 |
Barcode | 9781903364024 |
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LSN | 1-903364-02-7 |