Journeys of DesireAlastair Phillips, Ginette Vincendeau 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. |
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Alastair Phillips and Ginette Vincendeau | 3 |
French Actors in Silent Hollywood | 21 |
Russian Film Extras in 1920s Hollywood | 31 |
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