JOURNAL ARTICLE

William Faulkner in Hollywood: Screenwriting for the Studios, Stefan Solomon (2017).

  • Published In: Journal of Screenwriting, 2025, v. 16, n. 1. P. 122 1 of 3

  • Database: Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Carrillo, Juan Carlos 3 of 3

Abstract

This article reviews Stefan Solomon's book *William Faulkner in Hollywood: Screenwriting for the Studios*, which examines the lesser-known aspect of Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner's career as a screenwriter in Hollywood from 1932 to 1954. The book contextualizes Faulkner's screenplays alongside his literary works, revealing the interplay between his prose and film writing, despite Faulkner's own reluctance toward screenwriting. It details his collaborations with major studios and filmmakers, his economic motivations, and how his Hollywood experience influenced his later novels, including *A Fable*. Additionally, the book explores broader topics such as studio practices, film industry norms, and racial representation in cinema during Faulkner's era.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Screenwriting. 2025/03, Vol. 16, Issue 1, p122
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1759-7137
  • DOI:10.1386/josc_00172_5
  • Accession Number:184597056
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