"This book focuses on the historical context of the period in which each film or miniseries was made; the extent of the portrayals of Elizabeth; and how these representations have influenced the characterization of Elizabeth on film, as well as popular understanding of the historical Queen"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Preface -- Why Elizabeth I? a look at the life and times of the historical Elizabeth -- The silent era: divas and aristocrats -- Hollywood's golden age: Bette Davis and big-budget historicals -- Hollywood, A.D.: Elizabethan career woman to pop culture -- Glimpses of Elizabeth: the bit parts -- Serialized Elizabeth: the miniseries -- Semper eadem: the evolving Elizabeth.