ISBN10: 1841502340, ISBN13: 9781841502342, [publisher: Intellect Books, Bristol] Softcover Paperback. In films from Houseboat to The Millionairess to Two Women, Sophia Loren established herself as an actress whose stardom spanned Italy, Europe, and finally Hollywood. Hers was a highly original rise to fame for a European film actress, and in Sophia Loren, Pauline Small highlights a unique career which transcended Italian film culture. Sophia Loren is the first book to explore in detail the transfer of Lorens stardom from Italy to Hollywood and the reasons for her American success, particularly during the 1960s. Looking individually at Lorens major films and drawing on rare archival materials in Italy, Small provides a thorough exploration of the commercial and cultural forces that combined to ensure Lorens enduring star status.Perfect for scholars and aficionados of 1960s Italian and American film, Sophia Loren is a fascinating look at one of the major personalities of modern cinema. European stardom is very different from that of Hollywood, where the industry concentrates intensively on establishing and promoting major stars. This book sets out to highlight the career of Sophia Loren as a prime example of a original rise to fame in a European context. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
[Truganina, VIC, Australia] [Publication Year: 2009]