Women in Cinema: All the Greats
Edition: 4
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 417
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Discover the influential women who shaped film and television in Women in Cinema: All the Greats. From classic Hollywood icons to groundbreaking directors, screenwriters, and cinematographers, Julia A. Brady Jenner takes readers on a compelling journey through the history of women in the industry.
This engaging and accessible book highlights key figures across genres and decades—from screwball comedies and film noir to documentaries, animation, and independent cinema. It also explores critical issues like ageism, gender bias, and representation behind the scenes.
Perfect for film students, educators, and anyone passionate about cinema, Women in Cinema is both a celebration of the greats and a call to recognize the contributions of women who changed the face of film—often against the odds.
CHAPTER 1 – Introducing the Trailblazers
CHAPTER 2 – Screwball and Romantic Comedy
CHAPTER 3 – 1940s Film Noir
CHAPTER 4 – A Few Great Powerhitters
CHAPTER 5 – Women in Animation – Color Me Invisible
CHAPTER 6 – 1950s and Romantic Comedy
CHAPTER 7 – The 1960s
CHAPTER 8 – Television and Other Platforms, Innovators, and Creatives
CHAPTER 9 – The Documentary and Great Storytelling
CHAPTER 10 – Female Directors
CHAPTER 11 – Cinematographers: Can You See Me?
CHAPTER 12 – Kathryn Bigelow
CHAPTER 13 – Writers
CHAPTER 14 – The Art of Costuming
CHAPTER 15 – Independents
CHAPTER 16 – Ageism in Hollywood
CHAPTER 17 – Gender, Labor, and Perception