This thought-provoking book explores the evolution of movie stars into business titans and the studios they built, offering a captivating glimpse into the transformative power of Hollywood's Golden Age. The author delves into the lives of iconic figures like Gloria Swanson, Douglas Fairbanks, and Harold Lloyd, examining how they leveraged their stardom to become pioneers in film production. Through detailed accounts of studio politics, financial dealings, and the pursuit of artistic integrity, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between creativity and commerce in the burgeoning film industry. The author provides a nuanced understanding of the ways stars shaped the industry's artistic and economic landscape, highlighting the significance of their contributions in shaping the landscape of modern cinema.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This thought-provoking book explores the evolution of movie stars into business titans and the studios they built, offering a captivating glimpse into the transformative power of Hollywood's Golden Age. The author delves into the lives of iconic figures like Gloria Swanson, Douglas Fairbanks, and Harold Lloyd, examining how they leveraged their stardom to become pioneers in film production. Through detailed accounts of studio politics, financial dealings, and the pursuit of artistic integrity, the book sheds light on the complex relationship between creativity and commerce in the burgeoning film industry. The author provides a nuanced understanding of the ways stars shaped the industry's artistic and economic landscape, highlighting the significance of their contributions in shaping the landscape of modern cinema. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243941124_0
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