Clarence Brown

"A biography of the unsung director Clarence Brown would be welcome under any circumstances. That it rates a ringing endorsement from Kevin Brownlow makes it required reading. Young's book is more than a career study, however; it is a full-fledged biography, extensively researched and annotated. The man who made Flesh and the Devil, Anna Karenina, The Human Comedy, National Velvet, The Yearling, and Intruder in the Dust (among many others) deserves no less." -- Leonard Maltin

"Throughout this elegant book, Young makes a watertight case for the reappraisal of her subject, a director who, in her words, "soared in flights of poeticsm and romanticism that are still unequaled on the American screen."" -- Sight & Sound

"Young's thorough and fascinating biography on MGM film director Clarence Brown goes a long way in making sure his contribution is noted as lasting and significant. Young not only provides us with a biography of a great director's life, she offers fascinating information about the approach to filmmaking during cinema's infancy, the power of the studio system, the many varied personalities whose work we continue to revere, marketing methods, critical reactions, box office stats, and how the work continues to impact us. Clarence Brown: Hollywood's Forgotten Master makes a real case for our better appreciation of a brilliant director, and does so in a manner that is informative, enlightening, interesting, and entertaining. It is a book that demands to be included in any library or research center, University or public, and in the personal collections of anyone interested in the richness of Hollywood cinema's history." -- James L. Neibaur

"Young makes a credible case for Brown's skillful craft and even artistry in the silent era. Youngtells his story well." -- Shepherd Express

"A sweeping and elegantly written biography. It is as gracefully told, as delicate and memorable, as the best work of its subject. Young's book effortlessly portrays a man who never let the Hollywood system interfere with his filmmaking instincts." -- Wall Street Journal

"A well-annotated, comprehensive, academic biography. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the history of early American cinema, star power in early Hollywood, or Clarence Brown." -- Library Journal