Allan Dwan and the rise and decline of the Hollywood studios
By: Frederic Lombardi
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9780786434855
Subjects: Biography; Motion picture producers and directors
Description: "Though his star waned in the sound era, Dwan managed to survive. Considering himself better off without the fame he enjoyed during the silent era, he went on to do some of his best work. Along the way, Dwan also found personal happiness. This thorough examination of Dwan and many of his movies separates myth from truth"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The lusty child. Prelude; title: Pioneering; title: The age of Fairbanks; title: The pursuit of independence; title: Swanson and swan song; title: Keep your head down!; title: Fox and trot; title: Escape into comedy; title: The sands of republic; title: Apotheosis with bogeaus; title: The final act.