Film noir was the dark side of the movies' happily-ever-after mythology. Sinister and sexy, it forged a new icon: the tough, independent, take-no-guff dame. "Dark City Dames", profiles seven women who made a lasting impression, from veteran "bad girls" to unexpected genre stalwarts. This rare film book offers insights into the changing image and attitudes of American women, both on and off the silver screen. Photos.
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Film noir was the dark side of the movies' happily-ever-after mythology. Sinister and sexy, it forged a new icon: the tough, independent, take-no-guff dame. "Dark City Dames", profiles seven women who made a lasting impression, from veteran "bad girls" to unexpected genre stalwarts. This rare film book offers insights into the changing image and attitudes of American women, both on and off the silver screen. Photos.
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As New in Fine+ dust jacket. 0060393696. Book As New, NO notes. Owner name top of 1st page. NOT remaindered. DJ with minor crimping along top edge else As New, no other defects. DJ not price clipped ($29.95); 292 pages.
A surprising tell-all book about the top Film Noir gals of the 40's and 50's. According to today's speedometer of life, these gals led some very fast lives.
