Julia A Stern
Bette Davis Black and White
Bette Davis Black and White
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Bette Davis was a renowned Hollywood star and advocate for race, and Julia A. Stern's book Bette Davis Black and White explores this aspect of her career, analyzing her best-known pictures against the history of American race relations. Stern's memoir offers a window into midcentury American racial fantasy and the efforts of Black performers to disrupt it, incorporating testimony from Davis's Black contemporaries and African American fans.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2021
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
Bette Davis was a remarkable figure in Hollywood, not only for her exceptional talent but also for her unwavering commitment to addressing issues of race. In her book "Bette Davis Black and White," Julia A. Stern delves into this largely overlooked aspect of Davis's illustrious career, providing a comprehensive exploration of her life and work.
The book analyzes four of Davis's most renowned films, including "Jezebel" (1938), "The Little Foxes" (1941), "In This Our Life" (1942), and "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" (1962), against the backdrop of American race relations. Stern also shares personal memories of her early encounters with Davis's films, as a young viewer growing up in an all-white suburb of Chicago.
Through her analysis, Stern reveals Davis's egalitarian politics and her unique collaborations with her Black costars, offering a profound insight into midcentury American racial fantasy and the challenges faced by Black performers in challenging it. The book incorporates testimony from Davis's Black contemporaries, such as James Baldwin and C. L. R. James, as well as the African American fans who wrote letters to Warner Brothers praising Davis's work.
"Bette Davis Black and White" is a unique blend of history, star study, and memoir that invites readers to contemplate cross-racial spectatorship in fresh and thought-provoking ways. It is a testament to Davis's enduring legacy and her profound impact on the world of cinema and beyond.
Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226813868
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