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Hollywood Victory - The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II

Englisch · Fester Einband

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From the Turner Classic Movies Library: Film and history buffs alike will enjoy this engrossing story of Hollywood's involvement in World War II, as it's never before been told.

Remember a time when all of Hollywood—with the expressed encouragement and investment of the government—joined forces to defend the American way of life? It was World War II and the gravest threat faced the nation, and the world at large. Hollywood answered the call to action.
This is the riveting tale of how the film industry enlisted in the Allied effort during the second World War—a story that started with staunch isolationism as studios sought to maintain the European market and eventually erupted into impassioned support in countless ways. Industry output included war films depicting battles and reminding moviegoers what they were fighting for, "home-front" stories designed to boost the morale of troops overseas, and even musicals and comedies that did their bit by promoting the Good Neighbor Policy with American allies to the south. Stars like Carole Lombard—who lost her life returning from a war bond-selling tour—Bob Hope, and Marlene Dietrich enthusiastically joined USO performances and risked their own health and safety by entertaining troops near battlefronts; others like James Stewart and Clark Gable joined the fight themselves in uniform; Bette Davis and John Garfield created a starry haven for soldiers in their founding of the Hollywood Canteen. Filmmakers Orson Welles, Walt Disney, Alfred Hitchcock, and others took breaks from thriving careers to make films aiming to shore up alliances, boost recruitment, and let the folks back home know what beloved family members were facing overseas. Through it all, a story of once-in-a-century unity—of a collective need to stand up for humanity, even if it means risking everything—comes to life in this engrossing, photo-filled tale of Hollywood Victory.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Christian Blauvelt is an entertainment journalist, who serves as the managing editor of leading film and TV industry website IndieWire. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis; has hosted films on Turner Classic Movies; and has presented at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con. Blauvelt is the author of books including Cinematic Cities: New York. He lives in New York City.

Zusammenfassung

From the Turner Classic Movies Library: Film and history buffs alike will enjoy this engrossing story of Hollywood's involvement in World War II, as it's never before been told.

Vorwort

From the Turner Classic Movies Library: Film and history buffs alike will enjoy this engrossing story of Hollywood's involvement in World War II, as it's never before been told.

Produktdetails

Autoren Christian Blauvelt
Mitarbeit Dr. Robert M. Citino (Vorwort)
Verlag Little, Brown and Company
 
Sprache Englisch
Produktform Fester Einband
Erschienen 02.11.2021
 
EAN 9780762499922
ISBN 978-0-7624-9992-2
Seiten 240
Abmessung 190 mm x 234 mm x 30 mm
Gewicht 1020 g
Illustration 150 Black-and-white and full-color photos throughout
Serie Turner Classic Movies
Themen Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Kunst > Theater, Ballett

Hollywood, California, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Documentary, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Action & Adventure, Documentary films, Second World War, Film: styles & genres, Film: styles and genres, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Genres / Historical

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