George Washington on Screen

Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-4766-9146-6
Verlag: McFarland

Buch, Englisch, 277 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

One of the most moving and intriguing narratives from the American Revolution is the first presidential administration and the many precedents set by George Washington. But while media historians have extensively analyzed screen portrayals of the more sensational events of America in the 1750s to the 1790s, far less attention has been paid to portrayals of the first presidency and the character of George Washington in film, television and other formats. This book addresses that gap by providing the most comprehensive analysis of the character of George Washington on screen.

Divided into two parts, the book begins with an analysis of how the Washington character has evolved through time and screen media, from early silent films to modern multimedia products. In part two, a filmography documents each piece of screen media that features a representation of Washington. It includes silent films, theatrical films, cartoons, television and screen media from the twenty-first century, such as streaming, video games and multimedia presentations. Arranged alphabetically, each entry includes format type, production details, crew and cast lists and a brief description of Washington's character in relation to the plot.

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Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Filmgattungen, Filmgenre
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung

Über Autor(innen)

Leigh Ehlers Telotte has published essays in various academic journals on the Gothic novel, including The Old English Baron and Melmoth the Wanderer, and on the role of women in Tristram Shandy. She has taught English at the college level and worked as an information technology project manager. She lives in Smyrna, Georgia.