The Leading Man: Hollywood and the Presidential Image

by Burton W. Peretti

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American presidents and Hollywood have interacted since the 1920s. This relationship has made our entertainment more political and our political leadership more aligned with the world of movies and movie stars. In The Leading Man , Burton W. Peretti explores the development of the cinematic presidential image. He sets the scene in chapter 1 to show us how the chief executive, beginning with George Washington, was positioned to assume the mantle of...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0813554047

ISBN13:9780813554044

Release Date:September 2012

Publisher:Rutgers University Press

Length:350 Pages

Weight:2.25 lbs.

Dimensions:1.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Grade Range:Postsecondary

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Executive Branch Performing Arts Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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