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Idols of the Odeons examines British film stardom in the post-war era, a time when Hollywood-backed movies were increasingly supplanting the productions of the Pinewood/Elstree studio system. Through studies of the careers of sixteen actors, it addresses the straitjacket of typecasting, the gender politics of the post-war British film industry and the changing nature of film criticism, all while providing fresh perspectives on a number of familiar faces. The book is divided into six sections, each of which covers a particular category of actor. ‘Senior leads’ looks at Jack Hawkins, John Mills and Kenneth More, while ‘Younger leading men’ takes on Laurence Harvey and Stanley Baker and ‘Leading ladies’ Sylvia Syms and Diana Dors. ‘The comics’ features Norman Wisdom, Terry-Thomas and Leslie Phillips. ‘Ladies and gentlemen of character’ explores Sidney James, James Robertson Justice, Margaret Rutherford and Hattie Jacques. The final section, ‘The art of screen acting’ provides an analysis of and tribute to the work of Peter Finch and Peter Sellers. The extremely diverse group of actors assembled here calls into question the meaning of the term ‘star’, which could apply to stalwart leading men, variety comics, self-created ‘vamps’ and character actors. It also provides an opportunity to revisit a number of overlooked films. But above all, the book celebrates, with idiosyncratic humour and warmth, how these actors accomplished much of their best work during the transitional period between the Rank/ABPC roster of stars and the US domination of the British film industry.

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Idols of the Odeons: Post-war British film stardom (Manchester University Press)

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Brand: Manchester University Press

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Brand: Manchester University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1526147033
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > History & Criticism > Britain
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 April 2020
Listed Since: 26 July 2019

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