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An Empire of Their Own
How the Jews Invented Hollywood
Book • 1988
In 'An Empire of Their Own', Neal Gabler examines the careers of prominent Jewish film producers in the early years of Hollywood, highlighting how their backgrounds as immigrants influenced their work and the movies they produced.
The book explores themes of assimilation, the American Dream, and the challenges faced by these pioneers in the film industry.
The book explores themes of assimilation, the American Dream, and the challenges faced by these pioneers in the film industry.
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