Mark Harris
Five Came Back: A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847678560
- author:
- Mark Harris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Canongate Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 560
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 3.9 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Communication Studies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Hollywood film industry played a significant role in shaping public perception during World War II. With the war effort underway, America's most renowned directors - John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens - contributed to the war effort, producing films that helped shape the public's understanding of major events. Mark Harris explores the untold story of how Hollywood responded to the war, and how the conflict in turn transformed the film industry. This book offers a unique insight into the complex relationship between Hollywood and World War II, revealing the ways in which the two were intertwined. By examining the contributions of these influential directors, Harris sheds new light on a pivotal moment in history, one that continues to have an impact on the film industry today.
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