Iluminace 2008, 20(2):35-57

Ethnicity, Authenticity, and Exile: A Counterfeit Trade? German filmmakers and Hollywood

Thomas Elsaesser

This study examines German interwar immigration in Hollywood and offers a revision of the established perspective by reflecting on the political aspect alongside the business, competition, contracts and markets.

Keywords: emigrants, exile film, film market, Hollywood

Published: June 1, 2008  Show citation

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Elsaesser, T. (2008). Ethnicity, Authenticity, and Exile: A Counterfeit Trade? German filmmakers and Hollywood. Iluminace20(2), 35-57
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