British Comedy Cinema
Author | : I. Q. Hunter |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2012 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780415666671 |
ISBN-13 | : 0415666678 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Download or read book British Comedy Cinema written by I. Q. Hunter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work explores the history of British comedy from silent slapstick and satire to contemporary romantic comedy. The essays include case studies on prominent personalities, and exploration of production cycles and studio output. Films discussed in the work include Sing As We Go, The Ladykillers, Trouble in Stone, The Carry Ons, Till Death Us Do Part, Monty Python's Life of Brian, Notting Hill, and Sex Lives of the Potato Men.