The Hollywood we know of today is a far cry from the
Hollywood 40 plus years ago.
While today’s movies are all about the actors and actresses,
special effects, box office draws and the business of movie making the films of
yesteryear (while created to make a profit) were of a different caliber.
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood by Juliette Michaud and published
by Flammarion, explores the Hollywood of decades gone past.
It was a different time. The studios ran Hollywood, actor
and actress scandals and personal lives were kept secret and movies were made
to entertain. Every aspect of film
making were controlled by the studios from contract players to the type of
movies made-some tailored to fit a particular actress or actor’s public
persona.
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood delves into the movie making
past where images were carefully tailored, where studio executives decided who
starred in films and where careful attention was given to the public image
practiced by the actors and actresses.
Scandals were kept secret or at a minimum, studios took great pride in
public appearances by their directors, actors and actresses that supported
various charities and especially during war time efforts.
Lovingly assembled and crafted the book celebrates the 100th
Anniversary of the first feature length movie, explores the various film
genres, spotlights key actors and actresses and pivotal films and follows the
slow progression of the studios as they changed with the times and eventually
abandoned total control.
Hundreds of photos, interviews and insightful text make One Upon
A Time In Hollywood a ‘must read’ for any film fan.