Hollywood Victory
The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
28 June 2022
Summary
Remember a time when all of Hollywood—with the expressed encouragement and investment of the government—joined forces to defend the American way of life? It was World War II, and the gravest threat faced the nation, and the world at large. Hollywood answered the call to action.
This is the riveting tale of how the film industry enlisted in the Allied effort during the Second World War—a story that started with staunch isolationism as studios sought to maintain the European market and …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780762499922 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0762499923 |
| Author: | Christian Blauvelt |
| Publisher: | Running Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Running Press Adult |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 28 June 2022 |
| Weight: | 1.02kg |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 190mm x 30mm |
| Series: | Turner Classic Movies |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Blauvelt has done a seamless job of weaving all of these vignettes of Hollywood history into a cohesive and informative package. Or to put it in 1940s lingo, this book is just swell.”–Newsday
“Hollywood Victory by Christian Blauvelt is nothing short of breakthrough story telling-with a highly perceptive concept and design. It is chuck full of an [amassive] amount of trivia and historical information along with some immersive insight as to what went on in front and behind the scenes of Hollywood during a country and it’s allies-our allies at war.”–Chris Nersinger
“Blauvelt’s book is a well-researched and heavily illustrated account of those years in the movie business. He takes the stories told in dozens of other histories and memoirs and synthesizes them into a coherent and easy-to-follow narrative about the war years.”
–Military.com
“Hollywood Victory looks at the industry’s contributions to the war effort through a wide lens. “–Shepherd Express
“Author Christian Blauvelt puts together an intelligent and savvy history of the period which breaks new ground. He steps out from behind telling the same stories about the same movies and provides some of the historical context which has lacked over the passage of time. “–JourneysInClassicFilm.com
“Comprehensively researched, thoughtfully communicated, and supported by a wealth of sources and high quality images, Hollywood Victory serves as a premier authority on Hollywood’s unprecedented alliance with the U.S. government and involvement in World War II.”–The Conskipper Review
About The Author
Christian Blauvelt
Christian Blauvelt is an entertainment journalist, who serves as the managing editor of leading film and TV industry website IndieWire. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis; has hosted films on Turner Classic Movies; and has presented at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con. Blauvelt is the author of books including Cinematic Cities: New York. He lives in New York City.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.