success in a theatrical role as an Arab boy in The Immoralist led to interest from Hollywood. Over the next 18 months‚ Dean starred in three major motion pictures‚ beginning with the film adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel‚ East of Eden. Director Elia Kazan chose Dean after Dean met with Steinbeck‚ who thought him perfect for the part. Many of Dean’s scenes in the film were unscripted improvisations. He would eventually be nominated for an Oscar for this role‚ making him the first actor in history
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been experimented with and practiced in the United States. The method had derived from Stanislavski’s "system" at the Moscow Art Theatre and was then given its own identity by method pioneers in the Group Theatre‚ Lee Strasberg‚ Stella Adler and Elia Kazan. Through the early 1900’s‚ the method had begun to gain recognition in American theatre‚ but swiftly attained considerable prominence on the stage and screen during the 1950’s. Although method had been practiced prior in the United States‚ it rapidly
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[would] turn against” them: their own serve of justice. But “if everybody keeps his mouth shut‚ nothin’ can happen.” Miller reflects on his own past experiences with his former best friend Elia Kazan‚ when Eddie breaks Redhook’s code of family loyalty by dobbing the two “submarines” in to the Immigration Bureau. Kazan did the same; he betrayed his community’s beliefs by naming friends as communist sympathisers to the House Un-American Activities Committee during a ‘witch hunt’. Ironically‚ the audience
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the challenge that comes with making the right choice and the use of ignorance as a means revenge and preserving ones reputation. Both these themes take place in the context of the larger‚ earlier mentioned‚ struggle of good versus evil. Director Elia Kazan had a very interesting take on hysteria that applies to that demonstrated in the novel‚ “Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery‚ suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.” In “The Crucible”‚ hysteria consumed whatever rational
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completely with correct spelling and punctuation: 1. Name and year of release of the film. 4 points The name of the film is A Street Car Named Desire released in Sep 19‚ 1951. 2. Director and screenwriter 4 points The director of the film is Elia Kazan[->0] and the screenwriter of the film is Tennessee Williams[->1]. 3. What was the type or genre of the film? 2 points The film is typically categorized as a tragedy and drama. 4. What are the names of the main figures (documentary) or major
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Free speech‚ more than any other of America’s values‚ has been the touchstone of American democracy dating back to the Bill of Rights. The First Amendment‚ created in 1791‚ is so important because “without our basic and essential rights established by that first amendment‚ the others amendments would have little to no meaning and hardly any force.” It shows the creativity and innovativeness of American democracy. The Amendment states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion
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James Dean was born on February 8‚ 1931‚ at the Seven Gables apartment house located at the corner of 4th Street and McClure Street in Marion‚ Indiana‚ to Winton Dean and Mildred Wilson. Six years after his father had left farming to become a dental technician‚ James and his family moved to Santa Monica‚ California. He was enrolled at Brentwood Public School in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles‚ but transferred soon afterward to the McKinley Elemetary school.[5] The family spent several years
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A few months before he died‚ Chekhov told the writer Ivan Bunin he thought people might go on reading him for seven years. "Why seven?" asked Bunin. "Well‚ seven and a half‚" Chekhov replied. "That’s not bad. I’ve got six years to live."[85] Always modest‚ Chekhov could hardly have imagined the extent of his posthumous reputation. The ovations for The Cherry Orchard in the year of his death showed him how high he had risen in the affection of the Russian public—by then he was second in literary
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THEATER 120A – Acting and Performance in Film‚ Part I (5 units) Professor Joe Olivieri UCLA Department of Theater Vice Chair‚ UCLA Undergraduate Acting Program THIS SYLLABUS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED FILMS ARE REPRESENTATIVE SUGGESTIONS. Class Website: http://online.tft.ucla.edu Objectives The purpose of this class is to specifically define the terms “acting” and “performance.” Students explore the works of a wide range
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Zahir Whyte Ms.Toscano 3/. /16 Ms. Bauer The importance of Civil liberties over National security
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