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The Passion of Montgomery Clift
Amy Lawrence
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Description for The Passion of Montgomery Clift
Paperback. From his 1948 film debut in "Red River" through such classics as "The Heiress", "A Place in the Sun", and "From Here to Eternity", Montgomery Clift epitomized the naturalistic style of acting. This book challenges the myth of Clift as tragic victim by examining his participation in the manipulation of his image, and his interactions with writers. Num Pages: 344 pages, 13 color illustrations, 41 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: APB; APF. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
From his 1948 film debut in "Red River" through such classics as "The Heiress", "A Place in the Sun", and "From Here to Eternity", Montgomery Clift exemplified a new masculinity and - leading the way for a generation of actors, including Marlon Brando and James Dean - epitomized the new naturalistic style of acting. Clift's impact was such that, both during his troubled life and after his untimely death, fans described the actor in religious terms, characterizing Clift as a vision, acolyte, and martyr. In "The Passion of Montgomery Clift", Amy Lawrence challenges the myth of Clift as tragic victim ... Read more
From his 1948 film debut in "Red River" through such classics as "The Heiress", "A Place in the Sun", and "From Here to Eternity", Montgomery Clift exemplified a new masculinity and - leading the way for a generation of actors, including Marlon Brando and James Dean - epitomized the new naturalistic style of acting. Clift's impact was such that, both during his troubled life and after his untimely death, fans described the actor in religious terms, characterizing Clift as a vision, acolyte, and martyr. In "The Passion of Montgomery Clift", Amy Lawrence challenges the myth of Clift as tragic victim ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
487g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520260474
SKU
V9780520260474
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About Amy Lawrence
Amy Lawrence is Professor of Film and Television Studies at Dartmouth College and is the author of Echo and Narcissus: Women's Voices in Classical Hollywood Cinema (UC Press), and The Films of Peter Greenaway.
Reviews for The Passion of Montgomery Clift
"This book makes a valuable contribution to star studies as well as enhancing our understanding of Clift's work."
Martin Shingler Screen Journal
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