George Stevens : the films of a Hollywood giant /

This career retrospective highlights George Stevens' achievements, particularly in his sweeping 'American Dream' trilogy (A Place in the Sun, Shane (1953) and Giant). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highl...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sinyard, Neil (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
Subjects:	Stevens, George, > 1904-1975 > Criticism and interpretation. Motion picture producers and directors > United States > Biography. Motion pictures > United States > History > 20th century.

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Summary:	This career retrospective highlights George Stevens' achievements, particularly in his sweeping 'American Dream' trilogy (A Place in the Sun, Shane (1953) and Giant). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highlight the continued relevance of his films today.
Physical Description:	x, 212 pages ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references, discography, filmography and index.
ISBN:	9780786477753 078647775X