Movies Of The Fifties
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded, some chipping. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The 1950s stand as one of the most electrifying and turbulent decades in cinema history — an era of widescreen spectacle, method acting, and Cold War anxiety projected onto the silver screen. Movies of the Fifties chronicles the defining films, directors, and stars that shaped a golden age of Hollywood and international cinema, from the brooding intensity of Marlon Brando to the sweeping epics of Cecil B. DeMille. Edited with authority by Ann Lloyd, with consultant editorship from celebrated film critic David Robinson, the volume presents a rich and meticulously curated survey of the decade's cinematic output, capturing the cultural tensions and artistic breakthroughs that made the fifties such a watershed moment in film history. Drawing on extensive archival research and critical insight, this authoritative collection argues that the 1950s were not merely a period of escapism but a crucible in which modern cinema was forged — from the rise of the independent filmmaker to the twilight of the classical studio system. Robinson's consultancy lends the work a scholarly rigour balanced by an accessibility that will satisfy both the casual enthusiast and the dedicated film historian. With its sweeping scope and vivid detail, Movies of the Fifties leaves the reader wondering just how much of today's cinema was born in that extraordinary decade.
Author: Ann Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded, some chipping. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The 1950s stand as one of the most electrifying and turbulent decades in cinema history — an era of widescreen spectacle, method acting, and Cold War anxiety projected onto the silver screen. Movies of the Fifties chronicles the defining films, directors, and stars that shaped a golden age of Hollywood and international cinema, from the brooding intensity of Marlon Brando to the sweeping epics of Cecil B. DeMille. Edited with authority by Ann Lloyd, with consultant editorship from celebrated film critic David Robinson, the volume presents a rich and meticulously curated survey of the decade's cinematic output, capturing the cultural tensions and artistic breakthroughs that made the fifties such a watershed moment in film history. Drawing on extensive archival research and critical insight, this authoritative collection argues that the 1950s were not merely a period of escapism but a crucible in which modern cinema was forged — from the rise of the independent filmmaker to the twilight of the classical studio system. Robinson's consultancy lends the work a scholarly rigour balanced by an accessibility that will satisfy both the casual enthusiast and the dedicated film historian. With its sweeping scope and vivid detail, Movies of the Fifties leaves the reader wondering just how much of today's cinema was born in that extraordinary decade.