Heroes, Lovers, and Others The Story of Latinos in Hollywood

Name: Heroes, Lovers, and Others The Story of Latinos in Hollywood
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ISBN: 9780195335132

ISBN-10: 0195335139

ISBN-13: 9780195335132

Edition: 2007

Authors: Clara Rodriguez

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Heroes, Lovers, and Others tells the fascinating history of Latino actors in American film from the silent era to today. Rodriguez examines such Latino legends as Desi Arnaz, Dolores del Rio, Rita Hayworth, Raquel Welch, Anthony Quinn, Selma Hayek, and Antonio Banderas More than just a collection of celebrity stories, the book explores the attitudes, cultural conditions, and assumptions that influenced the portrayal of Latinos in film as well as their reception by the public. Heroes, Lovers, and Others is a comprehensive volume packed with carefully researched information and analysis for both students and cinema enthusiasts alike.

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 5.50" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.638



Preface


Acknowledgments



Hollywood and the Times



The Silent and Early Talkies Era



The ""Good Neighbor"" Era



THe Cold War Era



The Era of Contestation



The Postmodern Era


Selected Readings


Index