The cinematic legacy of Frank Sinatra
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Victor Farmington Library - Adult Fiction
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303 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
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"In a film career spanning more than five decades, Frank Sinatra proved to be a roulette wheel of constantly spinning talent, the likes of which Hollywood has rarely seen. Film history is filled with stars created by the studio system. Occasionally, however, a performer emerged who, against all preconceived odds of what a star should be or look like, knocked down the walls of convention by becoming nothing other than what they already were. Frank Sinatra was the embodiment of this fundamental truth. The legacy of his work stands apart from many of his contemporaries, who essentially based their performances on an extension of a core character type. Sinatra, however, was able to take his signature persona and translate it successfully into many film genres-first as the comedic song-and-dance man, then as the dramatic actor and romantic lead, and finally as the tough guy and action hero. Sinatra also respectfully challenged contemporary ideals of acting technique. While being humble enough to learn from his peers, he kept his acting style fresh and instinctual, and earned an Oscar at a time when many actors were either classically trained or coached in the "Method.""--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Wills, D., Sinatra, N., Sinatra, T., Sinatra, F., Jr., & Schmidt, S. (2016). The cinematic legacy of Frank Sinatra . St. Martin's Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

David Wills et al.. 2016. The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra. New York: St. Martin's Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

David Wills et al.. The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra New York: St. Martin's Press, 2016.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Wills, David, et al. The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra St. Martin's Press, 2016.

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