How Long to Read Searching for Stars

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for Stars?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Searching for Stars by Geoffrey Macnab

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Explores the reasons behind British cinema's failure to create its own stars. The text looks at the way theatre and music hall spawned their stars, and asks why so many of them found the transition to film so awkward. It compares the British star system with that of Hollywood. What sort of contracts were British stars offered? How much were they paid? Who dealt with their publicity? How did Britsh fans regard them? There are essays on key figures (Novello, Fields, Formby, Dors, Bogarde, Mason, Matthews), and assessment of how British stars fared in Hollywood, an analysis of the effects of...

How long is Searching for Stars?

Searching for Stars by Geoffrey Macnab is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Searching for Stars Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Searching for Stars aloud.

What Reading Level is Searching for Stars?

Searching for Stars is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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