Scholarly study by William J. Mann of the gay and lesbian community within the Hollywood film industry during the 20th century. Based on extensive research through unpublished papers, topics discussed include the gay and lesbian subculture of early Hollywood, the effects of the Production Code clampdown, the gay-straight divide, the wardrobe department and costume design, World War II and Communism and the changes ushered in with the Stonewall generation, drug use and HIV.
| Item number | 34888 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Collected Biography |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Related people | William J. Mann (Author) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection