Hollywood Haven: Homes and Haunts of the European Emigres and Exiles in Los Angeles. (Studies in Austrian Literature, Culture, and Thought. Translation Series) - Softcover

Cornelius Schnauber; Barbara Zeisl Schoenberg (Translator)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572410426 ISBN 13: 9781572410428

Publisher: Ariadne Pr, 1997

Synopsis

'Hollywood Haven' provides a cultural history of the exiled writers, film directors, musicians, actors, and actresses who were drawn to Hollywood seeking employment. This trend actually began in the early decades of the twentieth century when Germans and Austrians were attracted to this film metropolis. However, the author focuses here on the period between 1933, when National Socialists came to power, and 1952, when Thomas Mann, the most famous of the exiles who lived in Los Angeles, returned to Europe. During this time over 1500 German and Austrian emigres and exiles worked in the Hollywood film studios. - In addition to the information about the exiles and emigres the book presents driving and walking tours of the historical landmarks, including their homes.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Review

This 'Who's Who' belongs on everyone's nightstand. --Hamburger Abendblatt

Edition details

• Publisher: Ariadne Pr
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572410426
• ISBN 13: 9781572410428
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168