Peter Lorre: Face Maker
Constructing Stardom and Performance in Hollywood and Europe
Film Europa
- Format: Innbundet
- Antall sider: 222
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- Serienavn: Film Europa
- EAN: 9780857454416
- Utgivelsesår: 2012
- Bidragsyter: Thomas, Sarah
1 299,-
The author has a sophisticated command of the material and the book is balanced, judicious and very thorough. In particular, the author explores aspects of Lorre''s career that have been neglected or misunderstood: his "Mr. Moto" roles; his extensive work on radio and television; and the final phase of his film career working at AIP.Andrew Spicer, University of the West of England
[This book] makes a significant contribution to the existing literature on stardom and acting, with not only a useful reappraisal of Lorre''s work and reputation but also with some valuable insights into the nature of "extra cinematic person," the interrelationship between radio and cinema during the studio era, and the significance of actor collaborations. This is a fascinating study of how misconceptions arise over time regarding an actor''s persona and reputation.Martin Shingler, University of Sunderland
Peter Lorre described himself as merely a ''face maker''. His own negat
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