The Art of American Screen Acting, 1912-1960Some people claim that audiences go to the movies for the genre. Others say they go for the director. But most really go to see their favorite actors and actresses. This book explores the work of many of classic Hollywood's influential stars, such as James Cagney, Bette Davis, Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. These so-called "pre-Brando" entertainers, often dismissed as old fashioned, were part of an explosion of talent that ran from the late 1920s through the early 1950s. The author analyzes their compelling styles and their ability to capture audiences. |
Contents
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| 5 | |
Still Big | 21 |
Sweet Prince of Irony | 29 |
Naked on Her Goat | 35 |
Mademoiselle Hamlet | 46 |
Illusions | 58 |
The Hard Way | 76 |
Just a Butterfly | 144 |
Leaning and Birthing | 157 |
The King | 170 |
Still Waters | 176 |
The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of | 184 |
Before and After | 192 |
Fallen Aristocrat | 199 |
Private Moments | 208 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Art of American Screen Acting, 1912-1960 |
| Author | Dan Callahan |
| Publisher | McFarland, 2018 |
| ISBN | 1476632529, 9781476632520 |
| Length | 242 pages |
| Subjects | › Performing Arts / General |
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