Ethics and social criticism in the Hollywood films of Erich von Stroheim, Ernst Lubitsch, and Billy Wilder / Nora Henry.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Henry, Nora, 1951-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Von Stroheim, Erich, 1885-1957--Criticism and interpretation.
• Lubitsch, Ernst, 1892-1947--Criticism and interpretation.
• Wilder, Billy, 1906-2002--Criticism and interpretation.
• Wilder, Billy, 1906-2002.
• Lubitsch, Ernst, 1892-1947.
• Von Stroheim, Erich, 1885-1957.
• Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

225 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2001.

Summary:

Explores the common ethical themes of these influential Hollywood filmmakers and their influence on American culture.

Contents:

• 1 Erich von Stroheim 11
• 2 Ernst Lubitsch 53
• 3 Billy Wilder 119.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [213]-216) and index.

ISBN:

0275964507

OCLC:

44075903