Humphrey Bogart. Abbott and Costello. Judy Garland and Mickey
Rooney. John Wayne. Rita Hayworth and Betty Grable. Images of these
film icons conjure up a unique moment in cinema and history, one of
optimism and concern, patriotism and cynicism. "What Dreams Were
Made Of" examines the performers who helped define American cinema
in the 1940s, a decade of rapid and repeated upheaval for Hollywood
and the United States. Through insightful discussions of key films
as well as studio publicity and fan magazines, the essays in this
collection analyze how these actors and actresses helped lift
spirits during World War II, whether in service comedies, combat
films, or escapist musicals. The contributors, all major writers on
the stars and movies of this period, also explore how cultural
shifts after the war forced many stars to adjust to new outlooks
and attitudes, particularly in film noir. Together, they
represented the hopes and fears of a nation during turbulent times,
enacting on the silver screen the dreams of millions of moviegoers.
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