Pursuits of Happiness: The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage (Harvard Film Studies)
During the '30s and '40s, Hollywood produced a genre of madcap comedies that emphasized reuniting the central couple after divorce or separation. And the female protagonists were strong, independent, and sophisticated. Here, Stanley Cavell examines seven of those classic movies for their...
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During the '30s and '40s, Hollywood produced a genre of madcap comedies that emphasized reuniting the central couple after divorce or separation. And the female protagonists were strong, independent, and sophisticated. Here, Stanley Cavell examines seven of those classic movies for their cinematic techniques, and for such varied themes as feminism, liberty and interdependence. Included are Adam's Rib, Bringing Up Baby, and The Philadelphia Story.
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Format: Paperback
ISBN:
9780674739062 (067473906X)
ASIN: 067473906X
Publish date: 1984-01-15
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Pages no: 296
Edition language: English
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