Behind the Screen: How Gays and Lesbians Shaped Hollywood, 1910-1969

by William J. Mann

Hardcover, 2001

Call number

A ART FILM

Language

English

Tags

CHECKED, A ART FILM, +Art, +Filmography, **Adult Nonfiction, *Adult, ***Nonfiction, arts - film

Description

Mann looks at the influence of gay actors, directors, and set and costume designers on the development of the motion pictures.

Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 2001)

Genres

Subjects

Gay motion picture actors and actresses United States Biography
Gay motion picture producers and directors United States Biography

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