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Social attributes of American movie stars.
- Source :
- Media, Culture & Society; Apr1990, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p247-267, 21p
- Publication Year :
- 1990
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Abstract
- The article discusses the components of the stardom status in the film industry in the U.S. It outlines some of the interesting patterns concerning the varying physical attributes of the actors including their gender-based career patterns that influence the distinctive genres of films. It also unveils the dominance of the male actors in offering the public some cultural stability and continuity despite the ideological and structural changes.
- Subjects :
- MOTION picture industry
MALE actors
FILM genres
IDEOLOGY
CULTURE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01634437
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Media, Culture & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 53258515
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/016344390012002007