Hollywood Bohemians
Subtitle: transgressive sexuality and the selling of the movieland dream
By: Brett L. Abrams.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780786439294
Subjects: Gay motion picture actors and actresses -- United States -- Anecdotes; Bohemianism -- California -- Los Angeles -- History -- 20th century; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- Social life and customs
Genres: Anecdotes.
Description: "This contribution to gay and lesbian studies and film studies demonstrates that Hollywood studios and mass media used images of sexually adventurous characters to promote the movie industry and appeal to the prurient interests of a more conservative audience"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.