Caught in the Crossfire
Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood
Will be published approx. on 21. January 2009
Book
Hardback
414 pages
978-0-231-14250-2 (ISBN)
Description
In the summer of 1947, Crossfire, a controversial thriller exposing American anti-Semitism, was a critical and box-office hit, and RKO producer Adrian Scott was at the pinnacle of his career. Within several months, however, Scott became infamous as a member of the Hollywood Ten, blacklisted for his refusal to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee. Caught in the Crossfire: Adrian Scott and the Politics of Americanism in 1940s Hollywood reconstructs the production and reception of Scott's major films, exploring the political and creative challenges faced by Hollywood radicals within the studio system and reassessing the relationship among film noir, antifascism, anticommunism, and the politics of Americanism.
Reviews / Votes
[Langdon's] detailed study of film production and politics is simply marvelous and well worth the read. History News Network This volume provides a fascinating look at the myriad political and cultural forces at work in Hollywood before and after WW II. Choice Langdon gives us one of the most penetrating and accessible analyses of political filmmaking in 1940s Hollywood. -- Tony Shaw Journal of American HistoryMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Trade binding
Weight
836 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-231-14250-2 (9780231142502)
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Person
Jennifer E. Langdon earned her M.A. in women's history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her Ph.D. in U.S. cultural history from the State University of New York-Binghamton. She is currently the associate director of the University of California, Davis Humanities Institute.