Hollywood Screwball Comedy 1934-1945

Sex, Love, and Democratic Ideals

By Grégoire Halbout

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Publish Date

2023

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Language

eng

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"Establishes screwball comedy as a genre, and explains its success with the public - with 130 films produced between 1934 and 1945 - presented under three broad perspectives: historical and thematic; stylistic and aesthetic; and sociological"

subjects: Screwball comedy films, History and criticism, Motion pictures, Social aspects, History, Films, cinema, Film: styles & genres, Performing arts: comedy