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Description for Stuart Erwin
Hardback. This book is an appreciation of and a close analysis of the films of Stuart Erwin, a versatile, complex actor whose work has for many years been unfairly neglected. Additionally, this study places Erwin's career within a social, cultural, literary, and historical context. Series: The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series. Num Pages: 296 pages, 11 illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: APF; BGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
Judy Cornes closely analyzes the life and work of Stuart Erwin, a popular actor in the thirties and forties, focusing primarily on Erwin's career in motion pictures but also including a brief examination of his work on stage and television. In each of these media Erwin's talent was demonstrated by his subtlety, versatility, cleverness, and honesty. In his private life, though, Erwin was extremely modest, rarely engaging in self-promotion, which contributed to his being overlooked by critics. This fascinating look into the life and work of Stuart Erwin also includes a bibliography, a comprehensive list of his films, and ... Read more
Judy Cornes closely analyzes the life and work of Stuart Erwin, a popular actor in the thirties and forties, focusing primarily on Erwin's career in motion pictures but also including a brief examination of his work on stage and television. In each of these media Erwin's talent was demonstrated by his subtlety, versatility, cleverness, and honesty. In his private life, though, Erwin was extremely modest, rarely engaging in self-promotion, which contributed to his being overlooked by critics. This fascinating look into the life and work of Stuart Erwin also includes a bibliography, a comprehensive list of his films, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
The Scarecrow Filmmakers Series
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810840225
SKU
V9780810840225
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Judy Cornes
Judy Cornes is a Professor of English at Odessa College, Odessa Texas.
Reviews for Stuart Erwin
...a detailed and well-researched analysis of Erwin's life and work...
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