Heroes, antiheroes, and dolts
masculinity in American popular films, 1921-1999
by Ashton D. Trice and Samuel A. Holland
"Through a discussion of 75 of the most popular American films 1921-1999, interesting changes in how masculinity is portrayed are revealed. Traditionally in popular films, men have met challenging tasks, but what they accomplish and how successful they are have drastically changed since the early 1920s. Prior to World War II, men were most often presented within the context of a family.
After the war, men were presented as concerned with issues beyond their immediate families, and after 1970, they were portrayed as being overwhelmed by their situations. Most recently, popular films have tended to focus on the relationships between men. This work documents these changes over eight decades."--BOOK JACKET.
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Heroes in motion pictures, History, Men in motion pictures, Motion pictures, Films, cinema, Men's studies, United States, Men's Studies - Masculinity, Performing Arts, Pop Arts / Pop Culture, Performing Arts/Dance, USA, Film & Video - History & Criticism, Film & Video - General, Motion pictures, united statesPlaces
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Heroes, antiheroes, and dolts: masculinity in American popular films, 1921-1999
2002, McFarland
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Heroes, Antiheroes and Dolts: Portrayals of Masculinity in American Popular Films 1921-1999
August 2001, McFarland & Company
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in English
0786410973 9780786410972
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-228) and index.
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