" Winner of the 2003 Ray and Pat Browne Book Award, given by the Popular Culture Association The contributors to Hollywood's White House examine the historical accuracy of these presidential depictions, illuminate their influence, and uncover how they reflect the concerns of their times and the social and political visions of the filmmakers. The volume, which includes a comprehensive filmography and a bibliography, is ideal for historians and film enthusiasts.

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Yes, you can access Hollywood's White House by Peter C. Rollins, John E. O'Connor, Peter C. Rollins,John E. O'Connor in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Political Biographies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Publisher

The University Press of Kentucky

Year

2010

Print ISBN

9780813191263, 9780813122700

eBook ISBN

9780813127927

Topic

History

Subtopic

Political Biographies

Index

History

Cover
HOLLYWOOD'S WHITE HOUSE
Tiltle
Copyright
This book is dedicated to the American Presidents and the glorious office of the presidency.
Contents
Foreword Richard Shenkman
Introduction John E. O'Connor and Peter C. Rollins
PART ONE. REPRESENTING AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
PART TWO. HOLLYWOOD'S "TAKE": THE PRESIDENCY IN FICTION FILMS
PART THREE. CLOSING IN ON THE PRESENT
PART FOUR. BIBLIOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW
APPENDIX
Contributors
Index

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