British stars and stardom

British stars and stardomDeals analytically with the fascinating topic of the great film stars (and some thought provoking lesser ones) of the British cinema, from Alma Taylor and Ivor Novello in the Silent period, up to the present day. Looks both at stars who attained worldwide fame through the Hollywood cinema, and those whose contribution is primarily to the national cinema.. First collection of essays on the subject with a wide historical coverage including major

debates and themes from the radical developments of the nineteen sixties and relates them to contemporary social movements and issues

from a new perspective

Rebecca Bailey juxtaposes a detailed analysis of Queen Henrietta Maria’s ground-breaking performances which showcased to an elite audience her role as defender of English Catholics

the book gives much needed attention to four key African fashion scenes: Nairobi

the noble and brave Duke Florante is tied to a tree

addresses the interface of home and school

Though not the political capital of the country

his break-through

and reevaluates his celebrated and lesser known works in fiction

This means addressing contentious topics such as religious toleration

Shakespeare's cinema of love addresses the question

This plan was threatened by American promotion of a different model of development