Film Stardom, Myth and Classicism

The Rise of Hollywood's Gods

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: M. Williams ISBN: 9781137291493
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK Publication: November 16, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Language: English
Author: M. Williams
ISBN: 9781137291493
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication: November 16, 2012
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan
Language: English
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Since the golden era of silent movies, stars have been described as screen gods, goddesses and idols. This is the story of how Olympus moved to Hollywood to divinise stars as Apollos and Venuses for the modern age, and defined a model of stardom that is still with us today.

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Since the golden era of silent movies, stars have been described as screen gods, goddesses and idols. This is the story of how Olympus moved to Hollywood to divinise stars as Apollos and Venuses for the modern age, and defined a model of stardom that is still with us today.

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