Driven to Darkness: Jewish Emigre Directors and the Rise of Film Noir

by Vincent Brook

From its earliest days, the American film industry has attracted European artists. With the rise of Hitler, filmmakers of conscience in Germany and other countries, particularly those of Jewish origin, found it difficult to survive and fledùfor their work and their livesùto the United States. Some had trouble adapting to Hollywood, but many were celebrated for their cinematic contributions, especially to the dark shadows of film noir. Driven to Darkness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813546303
• ISBN13: 9780813546308
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"