Hollywood and the American Image

Thomas, Tony

1981 Arlington House - Westport, CT. First Edition 8vo = over 9" 208pp. Very Good + / Very Good + DJ Blue cloth covers are bumped slightly on top/bottom of spine and corners. Dj has some small tears on edges, some scuffing and soiling. Illustrated w/b/w photos. "With a cavalcade of twenty-five films from Hollywood's Golden Age as a starting point, the author presents the romance, the ideals, the violence, the humor - the untamed strength of the country when its spirit was in clearest focus. What emerges is a portrait that has deep relevance for America today, as it turns for revitalization to its rich heritage." Book# NF18299, $30.00