Richard Davenport-Hines

The curious influence of Oscar Wilde on Hollywood

After Wilde’s visit to the US in 1882, his philosophy of life became an inspiration to early filmmakers in their revolt against corporate America, Wall Street and provincial pettiness

Oscar Wilde, photographed in America in 1882. [Alamy]
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