Hollywood Italians: Dagos, Palookas, Romeos, Wise Guys, and Sopranos
Peter Bondanella’s Hollywood Italians examines the varied images and labels connected with Italians in Hollywood. Spanning terms such as “Dagos,” “Palookas,” “Romeos,” “Wise Guys,” and “Sopranos,” the book offers a focused look at cultural representation in American film.
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Hollywood Italians examines the presence and representation of Italian identities in Hollywood.
Its title traces a range of labels, types, and cultural associations, including “Dagos,” “Palookas,” “Romeos,” “Wise Guys,” and “Sopranos.”
Written by Peter Bondanella, the book is suited to readers interested in cinema, cultural representation, and Italian American themes.
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