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Allan Dwan and the Rise and Decline of the Hollywood Studios
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Allan Dwan and the Rise and Decline of the Hollywood Studios Paperback - 2013

by Frederic Lombardi


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It could be said that the career of Canadian-born film director Allan Dwan (1885-1981) began at the dawn of the American motion picture industry. Originally a scriptwriter, Dwan became a director purely by accident. Even so, his creativity and problem-solving skills propelled him to the top of his profession. He achieved success with numerous silent film performers, most spectacularly with Douglas Fairbanks Sr. and Gloria Swanson, and later with such legendary stars as Shirley Temple and John Wayne.

Though his star waned in the sound era, Dwan managed to survive through pluck and ingenuity. Considering himself better off without the fame he enjoyed during the silent era, he went on to do some of his best work for second-echelon studios (notably Republic Pictures' Sands of Iwo Jima) and such independent producers as Edward Small. Along the way, Dwan also found personal happiness in an unconventional manner. Rich in detail with two columns of text in each of its nearly 400 pages, and with more than 150 photographs, this book presents a thorough examination of Allan Dwan and separates myth from truth in his life and films.

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  • Title Allan Dwan and the Rise and Decline of the Hollywood Studios
  • Author Frederic Lombardi
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 384
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Company
  • Date 2013
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780786434855 / 0786434856
  • Weight 1.95 lbs (0.88 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.9 in (27.69 x 21.34 x 2.29 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Film
  • Library of Congress subjects Motion picture producers and directors -, Dwan, Allan
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012030281
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

About the author

Frederic Lombardi has written articles and reviews for a number of periodicals and websites. For six years he served as the New York Liaison for the Variety International Film Guide. He lives in Elmwood Park, New Jersey.
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