Description
Robert Siodmak, who is considered the master of film noir thrillers and crime melodramas, has long been seen as a mere "assignment director," never an artist in complete control of his work. J. Greco's study of Siodmak's Hollywood career dispels this view and presents a unique perspective on the studio system and the director who used cunning to get his own way within it. He incorporates both archival evidence and stylistic analysis to show a distinct correlation between the production histories of Siodmak's studio films and the director's central artistic purpose. Shedding new light on the career of this important film maker, this book is worthwhile reading for the film scholar, the lover of film noir, and the fan of Siodmak's work.
Author: Joseph Greco
Publisher: Dissertation.Com. - Do Not Use
Published: 12/01/1999
Pages: 228
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.56h x 5.54w x 0.62d
ISBN13: 9781581120813
ISBN10: 1581120818
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Film | Direction & Production
- Performing Arts | Film | History & Criticism
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