| Brando's Smile: His Life, Thought, and Work Contributor(s): Mizruchi, Susan L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393351203 ISBN-13: 9780393351200 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts - Performing Arts | Acting & Auditioning |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014008362 |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.95 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When people think about Marlon Brando they think of the movie star, the hunk, the scandals. Here, Susan L. Mizruchi--who gained unprecedented access to Brando's letters, audiotapes, revised screenplays, and books--reveals the complex man whose intelligence belies the high-school dropout. She shows how Brando's embrace of foreign cultures and social outsiders led to his brilliant performances in unusual roles to test himself and to foster empathy in his audience. |
Contributor Bio(s): Mizruchi, Susan L.: - Susan L. Mizruchi, a professor of English at Boston University, specializes in American literature, cultural history, and film. |