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Women In Horror Films, 1930s
Women In Horror Films 1930s
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They had more in common than just a scream, whether they faced Dracula, Frankenstein?s Monster, the Mummy, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, King Kong, the Wolf Man, or any of the other legendary Hollywood monsters. Some were even monsters themselves, such as Elsa Lanchester as the Bride, and Gloria Holden as Dracula?s Daughter. And while evading the Str... more », former Miss America Rosemary La Planche is allowed to rescue her leading man. This book provides details about the lives and careers of 21 of these cinematic leading ladies, femmes fatales, monsters, and misfits, putting into perspective their contributions to the films and folklore of Hollywood terror?and also the sexual harassment, exploitation, and genuine danger they faced on the job. In a previously unpublished account, Bride of Frankenstein?s Anne Darling remembers when, at age 17, she was humiliated on-set by director James Whale over the color of her underwear. Filled with anecdotes and recollections, many of the entries are based on original interviews, and there are numerous old photographs and movie stills.
Author:
They had more in common than just a scream, whether they faced Dracula, Frankenstein?s Monster, the Mummy, Dr. Jekyll, Mr. Hyde, King Kong, the Wolf Man, or any of the other legendary Hollywood monsters. Some were even monsters themselves, such as Elsa Lanchester as the Bride, and Gloria Holden as Dracula?s Daughter. And while evading the Str... more », former Miss America Rosemary La Planche is allowed to rescue her leading man. This book provides details about the lives and careers of 21 of these cinematic leading ladies, femmes fatales, monsters, and misfits, putting into perspective their contributions to the films and folklore of Hollywood terror?and also the sexual harassment, exploitation, and genuine danger they faced on the job. In a previously unpublished account, Bride of Frankenstein?s Anne Darling remembers when, at age 17, she was humiliated on-set by director James Whale over the color of her underwear. Filled with anecdotes and recollections, many of the entries are based on original interviews, and there are numerous old photographs and movie stills.
ISBN-13: 9780786423347
ISBN-10: 078642334X
Publication Date: 5/17/2005
Pages: 415
Rating: ?
ISBN-10: 078642334X
Publication Date: 5/17/2005
Pages: 415
Rating: ?
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Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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Genres:
- Nonfiction >> Women's Studies >> General
- Humor & Entertainment >> Movies >> General
- Humor & Entertainment >> Movies >> History & Criticism
