JOURNAL ARTICLE

Classical Hollywood, American Modernism: A Literary History of the Studio System by Jordan Brower (review).

  • Published In: Modernism/Modernity, 2025, v. 32, n. 2. P. 375 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lukes, H. N. 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the book "Classical Hollywood, American Modernism" by Jordan Brower is an analysis of the Hollywood studio system through the lens of legal developments and their impact on literature and film. Brower examines three key Supreme Court cases that shaped the industry: the Townsend Amendment, the United States v. Paramount Pictures, and Joseph Burstyn, Inc. v. Wilson, highlighting how these legal frameworks influenced the relationship between literary authors and Hollywood. The book explores the interplay between corporate authorship, transmedial possibilities, and the evolving nature of storytelling, ultimately reflecting on the implications of the studio system's decline and the emergence of independent filmmaking. It offers insights for media scholars while raising questions about the historical and ongoing power dynamics within the entertainment industry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Modernism/Modernity. 2025/04, Vol. 32, Issue 2, p375
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1071-6068
  • DOI:10.1353/mod.2025.a972600
  • Accession Number:189214378
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