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Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock

Autor Christina Lane
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 7 sep 2021
Uncover the untold story of the woman who shaped Hitchcock's greatest films.Phantom Lady reveals the extraordinary life of Joan Harrison, from her start as a London salesgirl to her rise as Hitchcock's confidante and the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Rebecca. This biography unveils Harrison's pivotal role in shaping Hitchcock's signature suspense and her later success as a pioneering television producer. Discover how Harrison defied expectations, becoming a Hollywood powerhouse who defied censors and broke the blacklist. Christina Lane's meticulous research brings to light Harrison's unique artistic vision and her influence on iconic films. Learn how this stylish and stunning woman became a force in a male-dominated industry, forging her own path and leaving an indelible mark on cinema history.
Perfect for film buffs, biography enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the untold stories of women in Hollywood's Golden Age. Experience the gripping narrative of a forgotten auteur whose contributions redefined suspense and paved the way for future generations of female filmmakers.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781641605731
ISBN-10: 1641605731
Pagini: 392
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.62 kg
Editura: Chicago Review Press
Colecția Chicago Review Press
Locul publicării:United States

Recenzii

“Christina Lane’s Phantom Lady is a revelation, even for those of us who thought we knew Hitchcock backward and forward. I was stunned at how early Joan Harrison came on board, how crucial she was in the evolution of the iconic Hitchcock blonde, and how smart she was both on the script level and in handling the sometimes crass behavior of the man. Lane corrects what we now see as the monumentally biased biographies that minimized Joan’s contribution. And did I mention it’s a riveting read!” —Molly Haskell, author of From Reverence to Rape: The Treatment of Women in the Movies

“A whip-smart beauty, Joan Harrison answered an advertisement and became indispensable to Alfred Hitchcock. This deeply researched and always thoughtful book will engross fans as well as scholars.” —Patrick McGilligan, author of Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light

“Joan Harrison’s contributions to cinema, particularly in the realms of psychological suspense and film noir, have been overlooked and undervalued for too long. Blame a legacy of male-dominated scholarship. All praise, then, to Christina Lane for her diligent, scrupulous research and adroit narrative. Finally this remarkable woman, so much more than ‘Hitchcock’s protégée,’ gets her solo turn in the spotlight.” —Eddie Muller, host of Turner Classic Movies’ Noir Alley

Cuprins

Prologue
Chapter 1: At Home
Chapter 2: Wartime
Chapter 3: Beyond the Village  
Chapter 4: Birth of a Master
Chapter 5: True Crime Pays  
Chapter 6: Bigger Steps ..
Chapter 7: A Team of Three
Chapter 8: Going Hollywood
Chapter 9: Oscar Calls
Chapter 10: Building Suspense
Chapter 11 Hitting Hurdles
Chapter 12 Phantom Lady .
Chapter 13: New Associations
Chapter 14: Bedeviling Endings .
Chapter 15: Crimes and Misdemeanors
Chapter 16: Let it Ride
Chapter 17: Full Circle, by Degrees
Chapter 18: A New Proposal ..
Epilogue ..
Acknowledgements
Bibliography ..
Filmography .
Notes
Index