February 16, 2010, Filed Under: Film, Research + TeachingHidden Talent: The Emergence of Hollywood Agents Tom Kemper, author of Hidden Talent: The Emergence of Hollywood Agents (University of California Press, 2009), did research for his book in the Ransom Center’s film collection with funding from the Warren Skaaren Film Research Endowment. He shares some of the surprising information he discovered while working with the Myron… read more
February 15, 2010, Filed Under: Art, Exhibitions + Events, FilmArt Director: Set design for boathouse in "Rebecca" The art director, in creating the environment that a character inhabits, reveals much about a character’s personality through the type of house, the style of furniture, the pictures on the walls, and even the items on the coffee table or in the kitchen sink. Furthermore, the sets designed by an… read more
February 12, 2010, Filed Under: Exhibitions + Events, FilmActor: Gloria Swanson discusses DeMille, acting technique The contributions of the actor can be seen throughout the Making Movies exhibition. The primary and most visible interpreter of character is the actor, who interacts with or is affected by every creative artist on the production team. Gloria Swanson’s performance as the aging film star Norma Desmond in Sunset… read more
