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Illuminating the cinematic career of a male pop icon

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"McNally's study . . . has an unexpected share of gossip and biographical surprises. . . . An exploration of Sinatra's forthright ethnicity, his strident championing of civil rights and his sexual objectification."--Times Literary Supplement


"A valuable addition to masculinity studies and Sinatra scholarship. Highly recommended."--Choice


"[McNally] provides meaning and recognition to Sinatra's films, a very important part of his career and his life. Her book is well worth reading."--Film International


“A provocative work. . . . McNally’s illumination of the importance of Sinatra and his image to understanding male identity in postwar America will force readers to reexamine simplistic definitions of manhood from the period as well as the cultural significance of the Chairman of the Board.”--Journal of American History

When Frankie Went to Hollywood

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    A Paperback / softback by Karen McNally

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      Publisher: University of Illinois Press
      Publication Date: 06/03/2008
      ISBN13: 9780252075421, 978-0252075421
      ISBN10: 0252075420
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      Biography: arts and entertainment

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Illuminating the cinematic career of a male pop icon

      Trade Review

      "McNally's study . . . has an unexpected share of gossip and biographical surprises. . . . An exploration of Sinatra's forthright ethnicity, his strident championing of civil rights and his sexual objectification."--Times Literary Supplement


      "A valuable addition to masculinity studies and Sinatra scholarship. Highly recommended."--Choice


      "[McNally] provides meaning and recognition to Sinatra's films, a very important part of his career and his life. Her book is well worth reading."--Film International


      “A provocative work. . . . McNally’s illumination of the importance of Sinatra and his image to understanding male identity in postwar America will force readers to reexamine simplistic definitions of manhood from the period as well as the cultural significance of the Chairman of the Board.”--Journal of American History

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