British Stars and Stardom

British Stars and Stardom
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Publisher : Manchester University Press
Total Pages : 278
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ISBN-10 : 0719058414
ISBN-13 : 9780719058417
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Book Synopsis British Stars and Stardom by : Bruce Babington

Download or read book British Stars and Stardom written by Bruce Babington and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British film stars—even the most famous ones, such as James Mason, Sean Connery, and Julie Andrews—are a neglected subject in film history. This interesting collection looks at the whole of British stardom from circa 1910 onwards, and the many types of British stars who gained worldwide fame through national and international cinema.


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