{"product_id":"2026200012117-secondhand-the-united-artists-story","title":"The United Artists Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, and D.W. Griffith boldly seized control of their own destinies in 1919, they founded United Artists — a studio built not on corporate power, but on the singular vision of its artist-owners — and forever altered the landscape of Hollywood. Ronald Bergan's The United Artists Story is a lavishly detailed chronicle of this legendary independent studio, tracing its remarkable journey from a revolutionary act of creative defiance through decades of cinematic triumphs and turbulent struggles, encompassing iconic productions from The Gold Rush and Stagecoach to West Side Story and Annie Hall.\n\nBergan presents a compelling tapestry of Hollywood history, weaving together the stories of the visionary talents, maverick producers, and bold directors who defined the studio's distinctive character. His authoritative and richly illustrated narrative illuminates the broader tensions between artistic freedom and commercial survival that have always defined the film industry, making this a essential volume for any serious student of cinema. A sweeping testament to the power of independence, it leaves the reader wondering whether true creative freedom in Hollywood was ever more than a beautiful, fleeting illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130809163995,"sku":"2026200012117-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/31b45c9a-fb7a-4df2-ae23-e120abe8fadb.png?v=1786590361","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200012117-secondhand-the-united-artists-story","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}