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The Man Who Made the Movies: The Meteoric Rise and Tragic Fall of William Fox
By Krefft, Vanda
- ISBN
- 9780061136061 9780062680679
- Publisher
- Harper
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Reviewed on October 15, 2017 | Makers and Moguls
Studio head William Fox (1879–1956) was a relatively benign ruler, although ruthless when he needed to be. Like other first-generation movie moguls, he began by buying small storefront theaters and ultimately expanded into producing films. By the mid-1910s, he had struck filmic gold with pioneering "vamp" star Theda Bara, male stars such as William Farnum and Tom Mix, and directors including John Ford. Most of the 1920s saw continuing succes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
