Behind the screen
William J. Mann
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Behind the screen
Published
2001
Publisher
Viking
Pages
422
ISBN-13
9780670030170
ISBN-10
0670030171
Description
From Goodreads: William Mann's Behind the Screen is a thoughtful and eye-opening look at the totality of the gay experience in studio-era Hollywood. Much has been written about how gays have been portrayed in the movies but no book -- until now -- has looked at their influence behind the screen. Whether out of or in the closet, gays and lesbians have from the very beginning played a significant role in shaping Hollywood. Gay actors were among the earliest matinee idols and gay directors have long been among the most popular and commercially successful filmmakers. In fact, gay set and costume designers created the very look of Hollywood.With this landmark book, Mann fills a void in the Hollywood history archives. Written in the tradition of Neal Gabler's An Empire of Their Own: How the Jews Invented Hollywood and based on hundreds of hours of interviews with survivors of this golden age, Behind the Screen is destined to become a classic of film literature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Behind the screen?
This edition of Behind the screen has approximately 422 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Behind the screen?
For most readers, Behind the screen typically takes between 8h 48m and 5h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 105,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 2m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 105,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Behind the screen?
The estimated word count for Behind the screen is approximately 105,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Behind the screen?
Behind the screen was written by William J. Mann.
When was Behind the screen published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.