George Stevens : the films of a Hollywood giant / Neil Sinyard
- Author:
- Sinyard, Neil
- Published:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
- Physical Description:
- x, 212 pages ; 26 cm
- Contents:
- Introduction: Hollywood giant -- The RKO period, 1935/1940 -- Men in chaos, 1941/1943 -- From World War to Cold War, 1943/1948 -- Interlude, 1948/1951 -- The American dream, 1951/1956 -- The final years, 1959/1969 -- Conclusion: Anything else?
- Summary:
- "This career retrospective highlights George Stevens' achievements, particularly in his sweeping 'American Dream' trilogy (A Place in the Sun, Shane (1953) and Giant). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highlight the continued relevance of his films today"--
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- ISBN:
- 9780786477753 paperback alkaline paper
078647775X paperback alkaline paper - Bibliography Note:
- Includes bibliographical references, discography, filmography and index.
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