JOURNAL ARTICLE

George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director.

  • Published In: Film & History (03603695), 2024, v. 54, n. 2. P. 105 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Helford, Elyce Rae 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores George Cukor's career as a director, focusing on his unique approach to working with actors. Cukor is often labeled as a "woman's director" due to his successful collaborations with female stars, but this label has also been seen as a homophobic slur. The author, Joseph McBride, delves into Cukor's methods of drawing stylized performances from actors and blurring genre boundaries in his films. While the book provides detailed insights into Cukor's directorial style and relationships with actors, it lacks engagement with existing Cukor scholarship and complete citations, making it more suitable for casual readers and fans rather than film scholars. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Film & History (03603695). 2024/12, Vol. 54, Issue 2, p105
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0360-3695
  • DOI:10.1353/flm.2024.a947134
  • Accession Number:181537814
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