Films of Douglas Sirk

Focusing on the career of Douglas Sirk, this book delves into the director's distinctive style that shaped 1950s melodramas like All That Heaven Allows and Imitation of Life. It traces his journey from working in Germany's UFA studios during the 1930s to his influential films in America. The overview encompasses Sirk's diverse contributions across various genres, including musicals, comedies, thrillers, war movies, and westerns, highlighting his unique blend of exquisite ironies and magnificent obsessions throughout his body of work.