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The Star System

Hollywood's Production of Popular Identities

By: Paul McDonald

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Paperback | 13 June 2001 | Edition Number 1

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144 Pages

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Looks at the development and changing organization of the star system in the American film industry. Tracing the popularity of star performers from the early "cinema of attractions" to the Internet universe, Paul McDonald explores the ways in which Hollywood has made and sold its stars. Through focusing on particular historical periods, case studies of Mary Pickford, Bette Davis, James Cagney, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, and Will Smith illustrate the key conditions influencing the star system in silent cinema, the studio era and the New Hollywood.

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A very good introduction to the topic filling an existing gap in the needs of teachers and students of the subject.

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list of illustrations
tables and charts
acknowledgements
introduction: looking at stars	p. 1
stardom as a system	p. 5
making the system	p. 15
controlling the system	p. 40
rethinking the system	p. 71
conclusion: stars and hollywood history	p. 111
filmography
bibliography
index of names
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The Star System

Hollywood's Production of Popular Identities

At a Glance

Paperback

Industry Reviews

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

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ePUB

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