Ida Lupino, Filmmaker

Ida Lupino,Filmmaker explores the biographical studies and analytical treatments of Lupino's film and television work, assessing her career in film and television with particular attention to her pioneering achievements and her role(s) within the cultural milieu(s) of her time. Each chapter includes a close analysis of the film or television work with insights drawn from film history and cultural/gender studies to demonstrate that Lupino was a significant directorial figure in the development of film, especially in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The contributors to this volume assess Lupino's main strengths as a filmmaker, including her treatment of narrative movement, plotting, dialogue, gender roles, and uses of tradition representations of men and women in frames of parody and satire. The book collectively examines the successes (and failures) of Lupino's directorial career, including focusing on the reasons why she initially proved to be so strategic to the progress of women behind the camera.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Ida Lupino, a renowned filmmaker, delves into a comprehensive exploration of biographical studies and analytical treatments of her film and television work as a director. This insightful journey then proceeds to assess Lupino's remarkable career in film and television, with a special focus on her pioneering achievements and her significant role within the cultural milieu of her time, particularly in the representation of women in cinema.

Within each chapter, a close analysis of the film or television work is conducted, drawing upon insights from film history and cultural/gender studies to establish Lupino as a pivotal directorial figure in the development of film, particularly during the late 1940s and early 1950s, and in television, which extended well into the 1960s. The contributors to this volume assess Lupino's primary strengths as a filmmaker, encompassing her treatment of narrative movement, plotting, dialogue, gender roles, and her innovative use of traditional representations of men and women within frames of parody and satire.

Collectively, the book examines the successes (and failures) of Lupino's directorial career, with a particular emphasis on exploring the reasons why she initially proved to be such a strategic force in advancing the progress of women behind the camera. This comprehensive exploration offers valuable insights into Lupino's enduring legacy in filmmaking, highlighting her contributions to the art form and her lasting impact on Hollywood movie-making.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501381331