Gilda
Published on 30. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-84457-284-7 (ISBN)
Description
Melvyn Stokes's study of the 1946 classic Gilda describes the film's production and reception history, as well as addressing Rita Hayworth's complex star persona and ethnicity identity; Gilda's status as a 'noir' film; and what the film had to say about relations between men and women in a world transformed by war.
Reviews / Votes
...an interesting analysis...the merit of Stokes' book is that I now want to take another, less casual, look at Gilda, with the benefit of his commentary.' - Tangled WebMore details
Series
Edition
2010
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
96 p.
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-84457-284-7 (9781844572847)
DOI
10.1057/9781844575572
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Person
MELVYN STOKES teaches film history and American history at University College London. He has written and edited twelve books, including D.W. Griffith's 'The Birth of a Nation': A History of 'the Most Controversial Motion Picture of All Time' (2007). He is currently President of SERCIA, the European film organisation.
Content
Introduction.- 1 Background.- 2 The Making of Gilda.- 3 Rita Hayworth as Gilda.- 4 Gilda the Film.- 5 Interpreting Gilda.- 6 Gilda and its Contexts.- Notes.- Credits.- Bibliography.