The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era rediscovers the
fascinating lives and pioneering achievements of 15 women who dared
to venture into early motion pictures, an industry dominated by
men, and who not only succeeded but became the focal points of the
industry. Each star earned a position at the height of her
profession, and though many are largely forgotten today, made a
lasting and significant contribution to early cinema. In this
entertaining and informative volume, author David Menefee reveals
these women and their signature roles, drawing on many original
sources to show us how such actresses as Theda Bara, Sarah
Bernhardt, Dorothy Gish, and Norma Talmadge were received in their
time, and the many ways in which their influence remains important
today. Each profile contains a biographical treatment, an analysis
of key films from her career, a discussion of the actress's
influence on the medium, and selected filmography. Each also
includes two photographs, most often one of the actress herself and
a still from a film.
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