The Star Machine
Jeanine Basinger
The Star Machine delves into the making of Hollywood stars and the studio system during its golden age. Jeanine Basinger’s entertaining book uncovers the methods used to create and maintain famous actors and actresses, featuring case studies of stars like Lana Turner and Errol Flynn. With behind-the-scenes anecdotes and analysis, Basinger reveals the human factors involved and what happened to these stars as a result of their fame. Ultimately, she examines the decline of the star machine and why it is no longer relevant in the film industry. This insightful read is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of Hollywood.
Publish Date
2007-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
2007-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.06
ISBN
9780307388759
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2022-07-30T03:48:25.000Z
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Good book on how the studios worked to manufacture stars. – source