| Mildred Pierce Contributor(s): La Valley, Albert J. (Editor), Balio, Tino (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0299083748 ISBN-13: 9780299083748 Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 1980 Annotation: Albert J. La Valley's thorough and insightful guide to Mildred Pierce at once tells us much about the making of this complex film, the problems and process of transferring the story to the screen, the specific and important roles of the producer, director, and set designer, and how the film relates to broad trends within the industry. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | American - General - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: 812.54 |
| LCCN: 80005107 |
| Series: Wisconsin/Warner Bros. Screenplay Series |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.61" W x 8.41" (0.70 lbs) 264 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Joan Crawford forged a new and successful screen image in this powerful women's noir film; winning her an Academy Award for best actress. Albert J. LaValley's through and insightful guide to Mildred Pierce at once tells us much about the making of this complex film, the problems and process of transferring the story to the screen, the specific and important roles of the producer, director, and set designer, and how the film relates to broad trends within the industry. It is without a doubt the most thorough treatment of this important American motion picture. |