Pursuits of Happiness - Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage (Hardcover)


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.

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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.

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Harvard University Press

Country of origin

United States

Release date

November 1981

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220 x 140mm (L x W)

Format

Hardcover

Pages

320

ISBN-13

978-0-674-73905-5

Barcode

9780674739055

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LSN

0-674-73905-1



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