Format:
vii, 195 p
,
ill
,
26 cm
ISBN:
9780786449453
,
0786449454
Content:
"This biography traces Guillermo Calles' (1893-1958) career from his earliest Hollywood days through the 1950s. Included are the only surviving images of the filmmaker's silent productions, a closing commentary on his intimate circle of relatives, and an appendix featuring two fascinating letters written by Calles during a filming trip"--Provided by publisher
Content:
From Chihuahua to Arizona -- Becoming an actor in Hollywood -- Riding the wave of nationalism -- "The vindication of our race on the celluloid" -- The popular appeal of Guillermo Calles's films -- On the road : from Los Angeles to Mexico City -- A pioneer of Mexican talkies -- Last films as a director -- Confrontation with labor unions and hunger strike -- Epilogue: the Calles family
Note:
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index
,
From Chihuahua to Arizona -- Becoming an actor in Hollywood -- Riding the wave of nationalism -- "The vindication of our race on the celluloid" -- The popular appeal of Guillermo Calles's films -- On the road : from Los Angeles to Mexico City -- A pioneer of Mexican talkies -- Last films as a director -- Confrontation with labor unions and hunger strike -- Epilogue: the Calles family.
Language:
English
Keywords:
Calles, Guillermo 1891-1958
;
Biografie
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