Pursuits of Happiness : The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage (Harvard Film Studies)

Pursuits of Happiness : The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage (Harvard Film Studies)

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Book Description
During the 30's and 40's, 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 varies themes as feminism, liberty and interdependence. Included are Adam's Rib, Bringing Up Baby, and The Philadelphia Story.

About the Author
Stanley Cavell is Walter M. Cabot Professor Emeritus of Aesthetics and the General Theory of Value, Harvard University.

Pursuits of Happiness : The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage (Harvard Film Studies),Stanley Cavell,Harvard University Press,067473906X,Cinema/Film: Book,Comedy films,Film & Video - General,History,History and criticism,Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif,Marriage in motion pictures,Motion Pictures Of Specific Genres,Motion pictures,Movie/Tv Tie-Ins,Performing Arts,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Performing Arts / Film / General

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