Best Years shines light on a critical juncture in American history and the history of American cinema—the end of World War II (1945) and a year of unprecedented success in Hollywood’s “Golden Age” (1946). This book focuses on films that were famous, infamous, forgotten, and unforgettable, with big budget A-films, road shows, and familiar series share the spotlight

Best Years shines light on a critical juncture in American history and the history of American cinema—the end of World War II (1945) and a year of unprecedented success in Hollywood’s “Golden Age” (1946). This book focuses on films that were famous, infamous, forgotten, and unforgettable, with big budget A-films, road shows, and familiar series share the spotlight