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Woody Allen''s Manhattan Murder Mystery has been described as a kind of Rear Window for retirees. As this quote suggests, an analysis of Alfred Hitchcock''s methodical use of comedy in his films is past due.

One of Turner Classic Movies'' on-screen scholars for their summer 2017 online Hitchcock class, the author grew tired of misleading throwaway references to the director''s comic relief. This book examines what should be obvious: Hitchcock systematically incorporated assorted types of comedy--black humor, parody, farce/screwball comedy and romantic comedy--in his films to entertain his audience with comic thrillers.



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Hitchcock and Humor

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    A Paperback by Wes D. Gehring

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/30/2019 12:04:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476673561, 978-1476673561
      ISBN10: 147667356X
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      Entertainment Film: styles and genres Individual film directors

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Woody Allen''s Manhattan Murder Mystery has been described as a kind of Rear Window for retirees. As this quote suggests, an analysis of Alfred Hitchcock''s methodical use of comedy in his films is past due.

      One of Turner Classic Movies'' on-screen scholars for their summer 2017 online Hitchcock class, the author grew tired of misleading throwaway references to the director''s comic relief. This book examines what should be obvious: Hitchcock systematically incorporated assorted types of comedy--black humor, parody, farce/screwball comedy and romantic comedy--in his films to entertain his audience with comic thrillers.



      Trade Review
      “Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship” - Choice

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