High Comedy in American Movies

High Comedy in American Movies
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 230
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ISBN-10 : 0742526348
ISBN-13 : 9780742526341
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Book Synopsis High Comedy in American Movies by : Steve Vineberg

Download or read book High Comedy in American Movies written by Steve Vineberg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2005 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High Comedy in American Movies explores the 'comedy of manners' film throughout the twentieth century, from the advent of movie sound to recent films, and shows how class comedy's inside view of the aristocratic lifestyle has been influenced by the culture and times in which the movies are produced. Outlining the conventions of class comedy, Steve Vineberg discusses its British roots and analyzes how many American filmmakers have modified the genre, creating a distinctly American approach to class. Easily accessible, High Comedy in American Movies makes an engaging supplement to courses in American film, film genre, and film studies.


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