Catherine Russell
The Cinema of Barbara Stanwyck: Twenty-Six Short Essays on a Working Star
The Cinema of Barbara Stanwyck: Twenty-Six Short Essays on a Working Star
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Barbara Stanwyck's multifaceted talents were showcased in films like "The Lady Eve" and "The Big Valley," but her roles also reflected the limitations imposed on women in film and television. Catherine Russells book "The Cinema of Barbara Stanwyck" examines twenty-six facets of the actress and the America of her times, highlighting her on-screen and off-screen performances within Hollywood networks. The book offers an engrossing portrait of Stanwyck as an artist who was intelligent and savvy, placing her at the center of her films and in the debates around women, femininity, and motherhood.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Barbara Stanwyck's remarkable career, spanning from The Lady Eve to The Big Valley, showcased her exceptional talent and demonstrated the limitations imposed on women in film and television. Catherine Russells comprehensive examination of the iconic actress delves into twenty-six facets of Stanwyck and the America of her time. Russells analysis encompasses Stanwyck's work onscreen, considering the impact of costuming and other filmmaking elements. However, she also explores the actress's off-screen performances within the Hollywood networks that solidified her status as an industry favorite and a longstanding cornerstone of the entertainment community. Russells montage approach seamlessly weaves together to create an engrossing portrait of a singular artist whose intelligence and savvy propelled her to the center stage of her films and played a significant role in shaping the debates surrounding women, femininity, and motherhood during mid-century America.
This captivating book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on the enduring legacy of Barbara Stanwyck, highlighting her remarkable contributions to the world of cinema. Whether you are a fan of her films or an enthusiast of Hollywood history, The Cinema of Barbara Stanwyck is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities and significance of this iconic actress's career.
Weight: 574g
Dimension: 156 x 233 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780252087172
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