Elizabeth I in film and television
Subtitle: a study of the major portrayals
By: Bethany Latham
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9780786437184
Subjects: In motion pictures; On television; History and criticism; Historical films
Description: "This book focuses on the historical context of the period in which each film or miniseries was made; the extent of the portrayals of Elizabeth; and how these representations have influenced the characterization of Elizabeth on film, as well as popular understanding of the historical Queen"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Why Elizabeth I? a look at the life and times of the historical Elizabeth; title: The silent era: divas and aristocrats; title: Hollywood's golden age: Bette Davis and big-budget historicals; title: Hollywood, A.D.: Elizabethan career woman to pop culture; title: Glimpses of Elizabeth: the bit parts; title: Serialized Elizabeth: the miniseries; title: Semper eadem: the evolving Elizabeth.