Hattie McDaniel: Black Ambition, White Hollywood: Black Ambiton, White Hollywood - Brossura

Watts, Jill

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ISBN 10: 0060514914 ISBN 13: 9780060514914

Casa editrice: Amistad Pr, 2007

Riassunto

An exploration of Hollywood racism as reflected in the life and career of the actress best known for her portrayal of "Mammy" in Gone with the Wind describes her denigration in spite of her Oscar-winning performance, her controversial decision to stick to stereotypical roles, and her successful efforts to integrate a Los Angeles neighborhood. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“A provocative biography.” (Edward Rothstein, The New York Times on Mae West: An Icon in Black and White)

“Fascinating. . .A compelling, disturbing history of blacks in early Hollwyood.” (Publishers Weekly)

L'autore:

A professor of history at California State University and the coordinator of the film studies program at California State University, San Marcos, Jill Watts has written two previous books, God, Harlem U.S.A.: The Father Divine Story and Mae West: An Icon in Black and White. She lives in San Marcos, California.

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• Editore: Amistad Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0060514914
• ISBN 13: 9780060514914
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 353