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Film Stardom, Myth and Classicism

- The Rise of Hollywood's Gods

About Film Stardom, Myth and Classicism

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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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780230355446
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 252
  • Published:
  • November 15, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 144x215x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 440 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of Film Stardom, Myth and Classicism

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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