Joan Crawford forged a new and successful screen image in this powerful women's noir film; winning her an Academy Award for best actress. Albert J. LaValley's through and insightful guide to Mildred Pierce at once tells us much about the making of this complex film, the problems and process of transferring the story to the screen, the specific and important roles of the producer, director, and set designer, and how the film relates to broad trends within the industry. It is without a doubt the most thorough treatment of this important American motion picture.
Mildred Pierce (Wisconsin / Warner Bros. Screenplays)
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Author: La Valley, Albert J.
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780299083748
Details:
Author: La Valley, Albert J.
Brand: University of Wisconsin Press
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 259
Release Date: 15-12-1980
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9780299083748
