British Comedy Cinema

This book PDF is perfect for those who love Performing Arts genre, written by I. Q. Hunter and published by Routledge which was released on 29 March 2024 with total hardcover pages 242. You could read this book directly on your devices with pdf, epub and kindle format, check detail and related British Comedy Cinema books below.

British Comedy Cinema
Author : I. Q. Hunter
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Publisher : Routledge
Language : English
Release Date : 29 March 2024
ISBN : 9780415666671
Pages : 242 pages
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British Comedy Cinema by I. Q. Hunter Book PDF Summary

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.

British Comedy Cinema

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

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