George Stevens
The Films of a Hollywood Giant
Published on 7. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
222 pages
978-0-7864-7775-3 (ISBN)
Description
"George Stevens could do anything," said veteran Hollywood producer Pandro S. Berman, "break your heart or make you laugh."
Winner of two Best Director Oscars--for A Place in the Sun (1951) and Giant (1956)--Stevens excelled in a range of genres, gave luster to some of Hollywood's brightest stars and was revered by his peers. Yet his work has been largely neglected by critics and scholars.
This career retrospective highlights Stevens' achievements, particularly in his sweeping "American Dream" trilogy (A Place in the Sun, Shane (1953) and Giant). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highlight the continued relevance of his films today.
Winner of two Best Director Oscars--for A Place in the Sun (1951) and Giant (1956)--Stevens excelled in a range of genres, gave luster to some of Hollywood's brightest stars and was revered by his peers. Yet his work has been largely neglected by critics and scholars.
This career retrospective highlights Stevens' achievements, particularly in his sweeping "American Dream" trilogy (A Place in the Sun, Shane (1953) and Giant). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highlight the continued relevance of his films today.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
filmography, discography, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-7775-3 (9780786477753)
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Person
Neil Sinyard is an emeritus professor of film studies at the University of Hull in the United Kingdom. He is the author of 25 books on film, including studies of directors such as William Wyler, Fred Zinnemann, Billy Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Chronology
Introduction: Hollywood Giant
One?*?The RKO Period, 1935-1940
Two?*?Men in Chaos, 1941-1943
Three?*?From World War to Cold War, 1943-1948
Four?*?Interlude, 1948-1951
Five?*?The American Dream, 1951-1956
Six?*?The Final Years, 1959-1969
Conclusion: Anything Else?
Filmography
Discography
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
Chronology
Introduction: Hollywood Giant
One?*?The RKO Period, 1935-1940
Two?*?Men in Chaos, 1941-1943
Three?*?From World War to Cold War, 1943-1948
Four?*?Interlude, 1948-1951
Five?*?The American Dream, 1951-1956
Six?*?The Final Years, 1959-1969
Conclusion: Anything Else?
Filmography
Discography
Bibliography
Index