American Cinema of the 1950s

American Cinema of the 1950s
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Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0813536731
ISBN-13 : 9780813536736
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Book Synopsis American Cinema of the 1950s by : Murray Pomerance

Download or read book American Cinema of the 1950s written by Murray Pomerance and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together original essays by ten respected scholars in the field, American Cinema of the 1950s explores the impact of the cultural environment of this decade on film, and the impact of film on the American cultural milieu. Contributors examine the signature films of the decade, including From Here to Eternity, Sunset Blvd., Singin' in the Rain, Shane, Rear Window, and Rebel Without a Cause, as well as lesser-known but equally compelling films, such as Dial 1119, Mystery Street, Suddenly, Summer Stock, The Last Hunt, and many others.


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