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Hollywood's West: The American Frontier In Film, Television, And History

Peter C. Rollins

2.6/5 ( ratings)

Hollywood's West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Characterizations of the frontier in modern culture reveal truths about American consciousness and provide insights into classic Western films and programs, from RKO's 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Television's made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywood's West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nation's beliefs - often using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues.

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Release: November 01, 2005

ISBN: 0813123542

ISBN 13: 9780813123547

Hollywood's West: The American Frontier In Film, Television, And History

Peter C. Rollins

2.6/5 ( ratings)

Hollywood's West examines popular perceptions of the frontier as a defining feature of American history. Seventeen essays by prominent film scholars illuminate the allure of life on the edge of civilization and analyze how this region has been represented on big and small screens. Characterizations of the frontier in modern culture reveal truths about American consciousness and provide insights into classic Western films and programs, from RKO's 1931 classic Cimarron to Turner Network Television's made-for-TV movies. Covering topics such as the portrayal of race, women, myth, and nostalgia, Hollywood's West makes a significant contribution to the understanding of how Westerns have shaped our nation's beliefs - often using the frontier as metaphor for contemporary issues.

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Release: November 01, 2005

ISBN: 0813123542

ISBN 13: 9780813123547

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