Masked men

This book examines how 1950s movies represented masculinity as a complex and multifaceted concept, often challenging traditional notions of male identity.

It analyzes the performances of leading men like Cary Grant and Marlon Brando, highlighting the tensions between societal expectations and personal expressions of masculinity.

Drawing on Judith Butler's theories of gender performativity, Cohan provides a nuanced understanding of the era's cinematic portrayals of masculinity.