ABSTRACT

Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies is a paradox; a famous actress whose career spanned most of the twentieth century she is now largely forgotten. Drawing on material held in Ffrangcon-Davies's personal archive, Grime argues that the representation of the actress, on and off the stage, can be read in terms of its constructions of normative female behaviours.

chapter |19 pages

Stories and Myths

chapter |21 pages

Actresses and Femininity

chapter |26 pages

Sexuality and Discretion

chapter |28 pages

Archetypes and Epithets

chapter |23 pages

Industry and Diversity

chapter |26 pages

Pioneer and Purpose

chapter |28 pages

Associations and Ambition

chapter |30 pages

Resurrection and Legacy