{"product_id":"9781138921269-twentieth-century-fox","title":"Twentieth Century Fox","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first scholarly history of Fox from its origins in 1904 to the present. It builds upon research and histories of individual periods to describe how one company responded to a century-long evolution of the audience, nationally and globally.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eThis is the first scholarly history of Fox from its origins in 1904 to the present. It builds upon research and histories of individual periods to describe how one company responded to a century-long evolution of the audience, nationally and globally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the beginning, William Fox grabbed a once-in-a-millennium opportunity to build a business based on a genuinely new art form. This study explores the enduring legacy of F.W. Murnau, Will Rogers, Shirley Temple, John Ford, Spyros Skouras, George Lucas, James Cameron, and many others, offering discussion of those behind and in front of the camera, delving deeply into the history and evolution of the studio. Key films covered include \u003cem\u003eThe Iron Horse\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e The Grapes of Wrath\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e How Green Was My Valley\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Forever Amber\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e All About Eve\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Cleopatra\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e The Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Planet of the Apes\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Star Wars\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e Titanic\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Fight Club\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eproviding an extensive look at the successes and flops that shaped not only Twentieth Century Fox, but the entire Hollywood landscape. Through a chronological study, the book charts the studio’s impact right up to the present day, providing a framework to allow us to look to the future of moviemaking and film consumption. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLively and fresh in its approach, this book is a comprehensive study of the studio for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Hollywood cinema, film history, and media industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40810309550177,"sku":"9781138921269","price":46.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/98faa0adfc9fb3de0747ce07e5187acc.png?v=1682675062","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781138921269-twentieth-century-fox","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}