George Cukor was no stranger to addressing elements of gender and sex in his films. An influential director in his own right, he frequently delivered on these topics by portraying fascinating characters through the lens of queer, feminist, and intersectional theories.

Risquee for the time, Cukor’s characters were often strong women who overcame challenges and portrayed independence. By putting women in the center of so many films, he gave actresses opportunities to play progressive roles.

Elyce Ray Helford’s What Price Hollywood?: Gender and Sex in the Films of George Cukor delves into Cukor’s professional output in the context of both his time period and the present, addressing the impact and importance of his films.

What Price Hollywood?: Gender and Sex in the Films of George Cukor is available for purchase via University of Kentucky Press.