Examines Diana Dors' film career, acting method, star image and
enduring celebrity Traces the development of Dors' film acting
across five decades and a range of genres Emphasises the
international nature of Dors' stardom and film work Celebrates
Dors' achievements as a film actor with close textual analysis of
her performances rather than dwelling on her personal life,
publicity stunts and tabloid news coverage Diana Dors became one of
Britain's most successful sex symbols in the 1950s and remained a
major celebrity until her death in 1984. This book examines both
her acting method and her celebrity. It provides a detailed
analysis of Dors' performance in a number of her films from across
different periods of her career, investigating her versatility by
paying close attention to her voice, facial expressions and looks,
body poses and gestures in specific moments from her movies. It
also discusses the performance of gender and age, as well as
considering her later role as a gay icon.
General
Imprint: |
Edinburgh University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
International Film Stars |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Martin Shingler
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
176 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4744-7400-9 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4744-7400-4 |
Barcode: |
9781474474009 |
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