The Hollywood Propaganda of World War II
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The Hollywood Propaganda of World War II by Robert Fyne
During the Second World War, over 300 Hollywood motion pictures were produced that, in one way or another, bore the propaganda imprimatur. These popular movies -- and they consistently glorified the achievements of the American fighting man while vilifying all the members of the Axis pact -- and fostered morale on the Home Front and stood as tangible reminders that Old Glory, mom, apple pie, and the St. Louis Browns would emerge victorious from this global conflict. But how successful was Hollywood's effort? Citing numerous examples of flag-waving dialogue, Professor Fyne has produced an in-depth study that examines these WI movies, analyzing many motifs, stereotypes, fiction-as-fact, distortions, and prevarications that permeate this genre. His book lists the ten best titles of the war and discusses such topics as the World War I influence, the different approaches toward the Italian, German, and Japanese military machines, the glorification of the Soviet forces, the image of the Chinese nationals, the light-hearted B-comedies, musicals, and Westerns, plus the American GI's inner frustration with his fabricated photoplay image. For historians, film watchers, or social commentators, this book, complete with elaborate filmography, offers important information about Hollywood's role in shaping the Home Front mores.
..a fine overview of a movement that contributed to the war effort... * Films In Review *
The film summaries in the appendix are a handy reference source. * Historical Journal of Film, Radio, & Television *
...lively and engaging...narrative is both informal and delightful....general appeal. * Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal *
The film summaries in the appendix are a handy reference source. * Historical Journal of Film, Radio, & Television *
...lively and engaging...narrative is both informal and delightful....general appeal. * Film & History: An Interdisciplinary Journal *
Robert Fyne (Ph.D., New York University) is an associate professor of English at Kean University. He has delivered several papers on wartime propaganda and is the author of several articles which have appeared in such journals as Film Library Quarterly, Literature/Film Quarterly, and The Journal of Popular Film and Television. He currently serves as the book review editor for Film & History and is the author of Long Ago and Far Away: Hollywood and the Second World War (Scarecrow, 2008).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810833104 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810833107 |
| Title | The Hollywood Propaganda of World War II |
| Author | Robert Fyne |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scarecrow Press |
| Year published | 1997-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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