Editors, Charles River

Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Edward G. Robinson

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ISBN 13:: 9781502767080
author:: Editors, Charles River
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Createspace
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 46
Dimensions:: 22.91 x 15.19 x 0.25 centimetres
Genre:: History, United States, 20th Century,
Condition:: New
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Edward G. Robinson: A Hollywood Legend Edward G. Robinson's name is often synonymous with the iconic gangster films of the 1930s. His starring role in Little Caesar (1931) remains his most iconic, but he also appeared in other notable gangster films, including The Little Giant (1933) and A Slight Case of Murder (1938). Robinson's distinctive screen persona, characterized by his short, round physique, earned him a kind of cinematic brotherhood with James Cagney. Despite the decline of the gangster genre in the 1940s, Robinson continued to act in films that explored similar themes, such as the postwar noir genre. His memorable performance in Double Indemnity (1944) is widely regarded as one of the most famous gangster pictures, while his roles in The Woman in the Window (1944) and Scarlet Street (1945) showcased his range as a dramatic actor. This book provides a detailed look at the life and legacy of Edward G. Robinson, a true Hollywood legend whose impact on the film industry continues to be felt today.

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