Peter Lorre: Face Maker

Constructing Stardom and Performance in Hollywood and Europe

Autor: Sarah Thomas

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Väzba: Pevná

Vydavateľ: Berghahn Books

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The author has a sophisticated command of the material and the book is balanced, judicious and very...

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Autor

Sarah Thomas

Jazyk

Angličtina

Väzba

Kniha - Pevná

Vydalo

2012

Stránok

222

EAN

9780857454416

ISBN

0857454412

Enbook ID

04742642

Vydavateľ

Berghahn Books

Hmotnosť

442

Rozmery

226 x 161 x 17

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The author has a sophisticated command of the material and the book is balanced, judicious and very thorough. In particular, the author explores aspects of Lorre's career that have been neglected or misunderstood: his "Mr. Moto" roles; his extensive work on radio and television; and the final phase of his film career working at AIP. Andrew Spicer, University of the West of England [This book] makes a significant contribution to the existing literature on stardom and acting, with not only a useful reappraisal of Lorre's work and reputation but also with some valuable insights into the nature of "extra cinematic person," the interrelationship between radio and cinema during the studio era, and the significance of actor collaborations. This is a fascinating study of how misconceptions arise over time regarding an actor's persona and reputation. Martin Shingler, University of Sunderland Peter Lorre described himself as merely a 'face maker'. His own negative attitude also characterizes traditional perspectives which position Lorre as a tragic figure within film history: the promising European artist reduced to a Hollywood gimmick, unable to escape the murderous image of his role in Fritz Lang's M. This book shows that the life of Peter Lorre cannot be reduced to a series of simplistic oppositions. It reveals that, despite the limitations of his macabre star image, Lorre's screen performances were highly ambitious, and the terms of his employment were rarely restrictive. Lorre's career was a complex negotiation between transnational identity, Hollywood filmmaking practices, the ownership of star images and the mechanics of screen performance. Sarah Thomas is Lecturer in Film Studies at Aberystwyth University.

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