Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided by Scott Eyman

Description: Charlie Chaplin vs. America by Scott Eyman "The story of Charlie Chaplins years of self-imposed exile from the United States, when he had become a pariah during the 1950s Red Scare. While living abroad he made his last, and by general agreement, worst films, only to return home years later to a triumphant reception"-- FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The remarkable, must-read story of Charlie Chaplins years of exile from the United States during the postwar Red Scare, and how it ruined his film career, from bestselling biographer Scott Eyman. Bestselling Hollywood biographer and film historian Scott Eyman tells the story of Charlie Chaplins fall from grace. In the aftermath of World War Two, Chaplin was criticized for being politically liberal and internationalist in outlook. He had never become a US citizen, something that would be held against him as xenophobia set in when the postwar Red Scare took hold. Politics aside, Chaplin had another problem: his sexual interest in young women. He had been married three times and had had numerous affairs. In the 1940s, he was the subject of a paternity suit, which he lost, despite blood tests that proved he was not the father. His sexuality became a convenient way for those who opposed his politics to condemn him. Refused permission to return to the US from a trip abroad, he settled in Switzerland, and made his last two films in London. In Charlie Chaplin vs. America, bestselling author Scott Eyman explores the life and times of the movie genius who brought us such masterpieces as City Lights and Modern Times. This is a perceptive, insightful portrait of Chaplin and of an America consumed by political turmoil." Author Biography Scott Eyman was formerly the literary critic at The Palm Beach Post and is the author or coauthor of sixteen books, including the bestseller John Wayne and Pieces of My Heart and You Must Remember This with actor Robert Wagner. Eyman also writes book reviews for The Wall Street Journal, and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. He and his wife, Lynn, live in West Palm Beach Review "Distinguished research, featuring the over 1,900-page FBI report, media accounts, and interviews with family members, coworkers, and historians, propels this excellent biography that captures Chaplin, both the person and his work."-- "Library Journal (starred review)""Riveting. . . . Eyman gives the history a sense of urgency by highlighting the danger that government interference poses to artistic speech. . . . Readers will be rapt."-- "Publishers Weekly (starred review)""A brilliant must-read about the epic and turbulent life and times of a cinematic titan."-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)""A refreshing, almost startling, new look at the great Chaplin. Scott Eyman has sifted all the evidence to be had, curated the most telling points, and presented them in the most insightful and readable manner possible. If you want to know Charles Chaplin in absolutely all his shades and variations, this is the book you need to read." --James Curtis, author of Buster Keaton: A Filmmakers Life"Charlie Chaplin was an arrogant, combative, narcissistic, over-sexed and unreliable human being; he was also arguably the most brilliant cinematic genius of the 20th century. Scott Eyman captures his greatness and his flaws, and deftly traces the campaign of the FBI and its right-wing allies to destroy him, in a book that resonates with relevance for our own troubled era."--Glenn Frankel, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Shooting Midnight Cowboy"Once upon a time, no one in America was more beloved than comedian and filmmaker Charles Chaplin. Puritanism joined with other reactionary forces to banish him abroad and destroy his brilliant career. Scott Eymans powerful book reclaims Chaplins greatness and deftly autopsies this shameful chapter in our film history, which has echoes in the cancel culture of modern times."--Patrick McGilligan, author of Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham Details ISBN Author Scott Eyman Publisher Thorndike Press Large Print Edition Description Large type / large print edition Year 2024 ISBN-13 9798885798235 Format Hardcover Imprint Thorndike Press Large Print Subtitle When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided Country of Publication United States DEWEY B Audience General Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Pages 636 Publication Date 2024-03-07 US Release Date 2024-03-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159100925;

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