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Douglas Sirk
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Douglas Sirk
A paper which introduces and discusses the work of director Douglas Sirk, specifically the film, ?Imitation of Life.?
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages) |
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MLA | 2002
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The paper discusses the life history of film director Douglas Sirk who immigrated from Nazi Germany to Hollywood and became famous by directing "Magnificent Obsession" starring Rock Hudson. The paper explores Sirk's last film he directed before retiring, "Imitation of Life". It examines the plot and the characters of the movie.From the Paper:
"He made several other successful and important films, up until his retirement in 1960. "Imitation of Life" was his last film, and one of the most critically acclaimed. It was Universal's biggest hit at that point, plus Susan Kohner and Juanita Moore received Oscar nominations for Supporting Actress. Sirk died in 1987, but not before his work gained more success and acclaim. Critics lambasted many of his films, calling them nothing more than ?women's pictures,? but they were often smashes as the box office. By the time he died, many critics recognized his work and the art involved. "More papers on Douglas Sirk:
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Douglas Sirk (2012, February 10). Retrieved February 11, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Douglas-Sirk/7448
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"Douglas Sirk" 10 February 2012. Web. 11 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Douglas-Sirk/7448>
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