Film Stardom, Myth and Classicism: The Rise of Hollywood's Gods

Williams, M.

Since the golden era of silent movies, stars have been described as screen gods, goddesses and idols. This is the story of how Olympus moved to Hollywood to divinise stars as Apollos and Venuses for the modern age, and defined a model of stardom that is still with us today.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2012-11-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230355446

DOI: 10.1057/9781137291493

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 252