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Focusing on the multifaceted career of D W Griffith, the book explores his evolution from actor and vaudevillian to influential filmmaker. It delves into his creative process and how he utilized theatrical resources to address complex themes such as race, ethnicity, class, and gender during pivotal decades in American history. The insights provided illuminate the impact of his work on the film industry and societal perceptions of these critical issues.
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Stagestruck Filmmaker: D. W. Griffith & the American Theatre, David Mayer
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Stagestruck Filmmaker: D. W. Griffith & the American Theatre
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Mayer
- Publisher
- University of Iowa Press
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9781587297908
- Category
- Art / Culture, Theatre / Drama, Film
- Description
- Focusing on the multifaceted career of D W Griffith, the book explores his evolution from actor and vaudevillian to influential filmmaker. It delves into his creative process and how he utilized theatrical resources to address complex themes such as race, ethnicity, class, and gender during pivotal decades in American history. The insights provided illuminate the impact of his work on the film industry and societal perceptions of these critical issues.