Shakespeare in Hollywood, 1929-1956
Robert F. Willson
Abstract
Robert F. Willson
Abstract
This book is a study of various film versions of Shakespearean plays produced by representative Hollywood studios during the industry's so-called Golden Age. The book discusses these largely neglected films in the context of the studios' house styles and characteristic genres, such as gangster, Western, and musical productions.
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This book is a study of various film versions of Shakespearean plays produced by representative Hollywood studios during the industry's so-called Golden Age. The book discusses these largely neglected films in the context of the studios' house styles and characteristic genres, such as gangster, Western, and musical productions.
Key concepts: Hollywood, Studio, Musical, Art, Context (archaeology), Visual arts, Performance art, Art history