Hollywood's Second Sex

The Treatment of Women in the Film Industry, 1900-1999

Aubrey Malone

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English

McFarland & Co Inc
24 April 2015

Films, movies & cinema; Gender studies: women; Cinema industry

""Women stars in Hollywood were invariably in two categories,"" said director Otto Preminger. ""One group was of women who were exploited by men, and the other, much smaller group was of women who survived by acting like men.""

Beginning with silent film vamp Theda Bara and continuing with icons like Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe and Raquel Welch, this study of film industry misogyny describes how female stars were maltreated by a sexist studio system--until women like Katharine Hepburn and Bette Davis fought for parity.

The careers of Doris Day, Brigitte Bardot, Carole Landis, Frances Farmer, Dorothy Dandridge, Inger Stevens and many others are examined, along with more recent actresses like Demi Moore and Sharon Stone. Women who worked behind the scenes, writing screenplays, producing and directing without due credit, are also covered.

By: Aubrey Malone
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9780786479788
ISBN 10: 0786479787
Pages: 244
Publication Date: 24 April 2015
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author and critic Aubrey Malone has written many books on cinema. He lives in Dublin, Ireland.

Reviews for Hollywood's Second Sex: The Treatment of Women in the Film Industry, 1900-1999

"""This is undoubtedly a book for the film buff...a well-informed and critical one, both an enthralling read and an excellent introduction to what goes on today along the boulevards of Hollywood""--The Irish Catholic."