James Mason in Film Noir: Master of Cinema's Dark Art

Although James Mason is one of the great film actors of the mid-twentieth century, he is not as closely identified with film noir as are other icons like Humphrey Bogart or Barbara Stanwyck. Mason appeared in a wide variety of films throughout the 1940s and 1950s, and his contributions to the classic noir cycle during its heyday are significant.

This book--the first to concentrate on the noir portion of Mason's storied 50-year career--delves into more than a dozen of the actor's noir-influenced films to examine his overall contribution to the genre. It offers film enthusiasts an in-depth discussion of why Mason's work continues to speak to present-day audiences.

Author: David Meuel
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 09/22/2026
Pages: 225
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9781476699240