Movie Stars: Approaches, Concepts, Definitions, Theories of Stardom

Appeal:

Does the star have mass appeal? who are the star’s followers and loyal viewers, in terms of age or gender

Image:

Does the star have an established screen image and who is responsible for the origins and maintenance of that image?

Role:

Which particular film and screen role catapulted the actor to major stardom

Is the star associated with a specific kind of screen roles

Genre:

Either you have it or you don’t–Lana Turner

Movie Stars: Withers, Jane–Child Star of 1930s and 1940

Jane Withers (born April 12, 1926) became one of the most popular child stars in Hollywood in the 1930s and early 1940s, with her films ranking in the top ten list for box-office gross in 1937 and 1938.

Movie Stars: Women Top Box-Office Stars, 1932 to Present (Updated)

The four most durable female stars in American film history are…….

TV 2020: Shira Haas, Unorthodox (Netflix)

It’s a role that lets Haas play her rich character as two different women, one a source of sympathy and concern, the other a beacon of hope and inspiration.

Oscar Actors: Young, Loretta–Background, Career, Awards (Cum Advantage, Emmy)

Loretta Young Career Summary: Occupational Inheritance: Nationality: Social Class: Race/Ethnicity/Religion Family: parents separated when she was 2 Education: Training: Teacher/Inspirational Figure: Radio Debut: TV Debut: Stage Debut: Broadway Debut: Film Debut: Breakthrough Role: Oscar Role: Other Noms: Other Awards: Frequent Collaborator: Screen Image: character actor Last Film: Career Output: Film Career Span: 1917-1953; 36 years […]