In the period 1916-1966, during its so-called Golden Age, Hollywood
developed a passion for the ancient world and produced many epic
movie blockbusters. The studios used every device they could find
to wow audiences with the spectacle of antiquity. In this unique
study, Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones shows how Hollywood carefully and
skilfully created the popular modern perception of the ancient
world. He analyses how producers, art directors, costumiers,
publicity agents, movie stars, and inevitably, 'a cast of
thousands' literally designed and crafted the ancient world from
scratch. This lively book offers a technical as well as a
theoretical guide to a much-neglected area of film studies and
reception studies that will appeal to anyone working in these
disciplines. Key Features: This is the first study of the
mechanisms and ideologies behind the making of epic movies in
Hollywood Lavishly illustrated including rare and fascinating
marketing material and production stills produced by Hollywood at
the time Explores the casting and consequences of movie stars in
historical roles Sets a new agenda for exploring the relationship
between history and film and between history and visual culture.
Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones is Professor of Ancient History at Cardiff
University.
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