David Blanke (Books)

David Blanke Books

David Blanke is an associate professor of history whose work delves into the historical roots of American popular culture and consumerism. He examines how these forces shaped and influenced American society, particularly in the rural Midwest. Blanke's research offers insights into the development of cultural trends and their impact on the American experience.

Cecil B. DeMille, Classical Hollywood, and Modern American Mass Culture

1910'1960

344 pages
13 hours of reading

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Cecil B. DeMille's career serves as a lens to examine the development of Classical Hollywood and its impact on American mass commercial culture. His films reflected a broad consensus among the public, intertwining themes of consumer hedonism, faith, and national exceptionalism with the streamlined production techniques of major studios. Although his mid-career pivot to corporate propaganda diminished his scholarly reputation, it underscores the significant connections between his achievements and the evolution of mid-century mass culture.