Who's in the Money? The Great Depression Musicals and Hollywood's New Deal |
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Author:
| Cohen, Harvey |
Series title: | Traditions in American Cinema Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4744-2941-2 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2018 |
Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $29.95 |
Book Description:
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Harry and Jack Warner were among the most important fundraisers of President Franklin Roosevelt during his 1932 presidential campaign. But while the Warners' posed as exemplars of the New Deal in real life and in movies like 42nd Street and Footlight Parade, they were attempting to reverse Roosevelt's policies within their studio and their industry. With its tales of Hollywood stars and employees fighting to win a fair share of the proceeds of their labour, the creation of the NRA code...
More DescriptionHarry and Jack Warner were among the most important fundraisers of President Franklin Roosevelt during his 1932 presidential campaign. But while the Warners' posed as exemplars of the New Deal in real life and in movies like 42nd Street and Footlight Parade, they were attempting to reverse Roosevelt's policies within their studio and their industry. With its tales of Hollywood stars and employees fighting to win a fair share of the proceeds of their labour, the creation of the NRA code makes for an intriguing story of financial survival, political intrigue and backstabbing during the worst of the Great Depression.