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In this revised and expanded edition of his essential volume Dark City Dames, Eddie MullerTurner Classic Movies host and author of Dark Cityand Noir Baroffers a uniquely intimate look at the women who defined film noir, now featuring updated text, photos, and 10 new star profiles.Film noir was the dark side of the movies happilyeverafter mythology. Sinister and sexy, it forged a new icon: the tough, independent dame. Determined, desirable, dangerous when cornered, she could handle troubleor deal out some of her own. If you thought these women were something special onscreen, wait until you meet the genuine articles. In Dark City Dames, acclaimed film historian Eddie Muller takes readers into the world of six women who made a lasting impression in this cinematic terrainfrom veteran bad girls Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, and Jane Greer to unexpected genre fixtures Evelyn Keyes, Coleen Gray, and Ann Savage.The book provides indepth profiles of these formidable women during the height of their careers, circa 1950, as they balanced love and career, struggled against typecasting, and sought fulfillment in a ruthless business. Their personal storiesteeming with largerthanlife characters like Howard Hughes, Louis B. Mayer, Robert Mitchum, Otto Preminger, and John Hustonoffer a fascinating counterpoint to their movies. Then Dark City Dames revisits each woman fifty years later, to witness their hardwonand triumphantsurvival. On every page their own voices ring through, reflecting on their lives with as much passion, pain, intelligence, energy, and humor as any movie script. Muller conducted farranging interviews with the original six women profiled in Dark City Dames, in the process becoming a friend and confidante to each. In this revised and expanded edition, he updates their stories and shares illuminating, neverbeforetold memories of his time with them. This edition also includes compelling new profiles of ten additional women who left an indelible mark on film noir, including Joan Bennett, Gail Russell, Rhonda Fleming, and Claire Trevorall packaged in a stunning redesign that offers the ultimate look at performers who helped define a stillresonant and inspiring epoch of Hollywood history.
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As a huge fan of classic films, Dark City Dames really shines a light on the incredible women of film noir. The revised and expanded edition adds depth with new insights and interviews. It's packed with fascinating details that make it hard to put down!
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Li Wei Chen
Disappointed with the Content
I had high hopes for Dark City Dames after hearing so much buzz, but I found it lacking in depth. Some sections felt rushed and didn't really dive into the contributions of the women featured. Not what I expected from a Turner Classic Movies title.
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James O'Connor
Interesting, but Delivery Was Slow
I loved reading about the leading ladies of film noir in this revised edition, but my order took longer than expected to arrive. The book itself is wonderful and filled with great photos and stories, but I wish the shipping process was smoother.
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