In an insightful analysis of Boyer's choice of roles during and after World War II, Baxter shows that the actor possessed a shrewd perception of his image. Baxter reveals how Boyer, realizing his accent would always mark him as an outsider, both embraced and subverted that identity. Far from clinging to the performances that made him famous, Boyer showed a readiness to break the mold. Yet above all, Baxter argues, Boyer's greatest achievement was becoming the embodiment of exiles everywhere.
In an insightful analysis of Boyer's choice of roles during and after World War II, Baxter shows that the actor possessed a shrewd perception of his image. Baxter reveals how Boyer, realizing his accent would always mark him as an outsider, both embraced and subverted that identity. Far from clinging to the performances that made him famous, Boyer showed a readiness to break the mold. Yet above all, Baxter argues, Boyer's greatest achievement was becoming the embodiment of exiles everywhere.
Charles Boyer: The French Lover
298Charles Boyer: The French Lover
298Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780813155524 |
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Publisher: | University Press of Kentucky |
Publication date: | 11/23/2021 |
Series: | Screen Classics |
Pages: | 298 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |