This novel written in 1941 is generally considered to be the Novel about Hollywood, and by extension Los Angeles. After all Hollywood is a factory town and its product...cinema and television.
Schulberg was born into the movie business. His father was a film producer. It has been suggested that the Sammy of the novel (Sammy Glick) is a portrait of Schulberg's father. Either way, there is a deeply felt tone to the writing of this very serious novel.
The reason for its enduring fame rests on gripping story elements and a no-holds approach to revealing the pitfalls of the studio system. The book has had a number of television adaptations, and was turned into a musical.
The reason for its enduring fame rests on gripping story elements and a no-holds approach to revealing the pitfalls of the studio system. The book has had a number of television adaptations, and was turned into a musical.
VIDEO: Bette Davis refers to the the best book ever written about Hollywood...amongst other things..
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