Five Came Back
A Story of Hollywood and the Second World War
Mark Harris
Discover how World War II changed Hollywood and how Hollywood changed World War II through the stories of five legendary film directors: John Ford, William Wyler, John Huston, Frank Capra, and George Stevens. Author Mark Harris recounts their experiences on the front lines and behind the scenes, showing how the war divided their lives and the history of Hollywood into before and after. Five Came Back offers a remarkable look at Hollywood's relationship with Washington, its role in shaping America's mindset during the war, and its transformation on both a human and industry level.
Publish Date
2014-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
2014-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.11
ISBN
9780143126836
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2021-03-24T19:14:09.000Z
NB. This book, along with 'Five Came Back' and 'Pictures At A Revolution' prove that @MarkHarrisNYC is one of the very best writers on film, and I just want him to live forever so he can write all the film books. – source