Archives: Testimonials

“Lane’s hard work and extensive research will help restore Harrison to her rightful place in cinematic history.”

“At long last, here’s an informative volume that pays attention to women as participants in a heavily regulated industry, not just as images on a screen. Lane has an excellent…

“Phantom Lady provides a rich and compelling portrait of a dynamic, indefatigable woman whose multidecade Hollywood career will be a revelation to readers.”

“Hitchcock’s name is on the cover, and Christina Lane’s book does provide useful new angles on the great man’s work. But its value goes far beyond this, as the carefully…

“A fascinating chronicle of one of the key writer-producers of classic film and television, a woman who charted the path for today’s generation of female showrunners and movie producers.”

“Christina Lane skillfully evokes Harrison’s intelligence and charisma, offering an analysis of how she navigated the power relations of the classical Hollywood studio system and later the new industry of…