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In the 1920s, Los Angeles enjoyed a buoyant homegrown Spanish-language culture comprised of local and itinerant stock companies that produced zarzuelas, stage p

Through an authoritative narrative and lavish photography, this is an in-depth history of the stars, films, achievements, and influence of the Hispanic and Lati

The bandido, the harlot, the male buffoon, the female clown, the Latin lover, and the dark lady—these have been the defining, and demeaning, images of Latinos

The little-explored story of how politics, propaganda, and profits were combined to create the drama, imagery and fantasy that was American film during World Wa

This insightful account analyzes and provides context for the films and careers of directors who have made Latin American film an important force in Hollywood a