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.
