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Focusing on the contributions of Italian immigrant artists, this investigation reveals their profound influence on Hollywood cinema and American media from 1895 onward. By examining the transnational connections between the American and Italian film industries, the author highlights the historical context and the perspectives of the performers themselves. This groundbreaking work uncovers the cultural impact of generations of artists, showcasing how their traditions shaped both American film culture and the evolving notion of "Italian-ness" over the last century.
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Napoli/New York/Hollywood, Giuliana Muscio
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Napoli/New York/Hollywood
- Subtitle
- Film Between Italy and the United States
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Giuliana Muscio
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780823279371
- Category
- Film
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- Focusing on the contributions of Italian immigrant artists, this investigation reveals their profound influence on Hollywood cinema and American media from 1895 onward. By examining the transnational connections between the American and Italian film industries, the author highlights the historical context and the perspectives of the performers themselves. This groundbreaking work uncovers the cultural impact of generations of artists, showcasing how their traditions shaped both American film culture and the evolving notion of "Italian-ness" over the last century.