Hamlet Lives in Hollywood: John Barrymore and the Acting Tradition Onscreen by Murray Pomerance, Steven Rybin

Hamlet Lives in Hollywood: John Barrymore and the Acting Tradition Onscreen

Murray Pomerance, Steven Rybin

203 pages first pub 2017 (editions) user-added

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This book is a perfect fit for readers who are fascinated by the intersection of theatre, cinema, and performance, particularly those interested in the enduring legacy of John Barrymore's work and its continued relevance in contemporary scholarship, including those who study gender, psychoanalysis, queer studies, and performance analysis.

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 John Barrymore’s influence on screen and stage in the early twentieth century is incalculable. His performances in the theatre defined Shakespeare for a generation, and his transition to cinema brought his theatrical performativity to both silent...

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