CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1: Brazilian Stardom

From Radio to Casino and the Creation of the Baiana

Chapter 2: Performing Race

Miranda and Afro-Brazilianness on the Carioca Stage of the 1930s

Chapter 3: Staging the Exotic

The Instant Success of the Brazilian Bombshell

Chapter 4: Marketing Miranda

Stardom, Fashion, and Gossip in the Media

Chapter 5: Camp Carmen

The Icon on the Screen

Chapter 6: Imitating Miranda

Playing with Camp, Drag, and Gender Norms

Conclusion

The Legacy of an Icon

Notes

Bibliography

Filmography

Index