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This study focuses on the genre of screwball comedy between 1934 and 1942, film-by-film, year-by-year, providing film enthusiasts or serious researchers with an informed guide to the screen offerings of the era.

Trade Review
Readable, precise." —Classic Images

"Focuses on all aspects of the genre...an informed guide...exhaustive." —Midwest Book Review

"it's a pleasure to re-acquaint oneself with so many likeable films and performers." —Film Review

"Libraries that support film programs will...want a copy." —ARBA

"An amiable, worthwhile survey." —VideoMania

Table of Contents
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1. Major Performers
  • 2. Major Writers
  • 3. Major Directors
  • 4. The Films
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 3/15/2001 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786411061, 978-0786411061
      ISBN10: 0786411066

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study focuses on the genre of screwball comedy between 1934 and 1942, film-by-film, year-by-year, providing film enthusiasts or serious researchers with an informed guide to the screen offerings of the era.

      Trade Review
      Readable, precise." —Classic Images

      "Focuses on all aspects of the genre...an informed guide...exhaustive." —Midwest Book Review

      "it's a pleasure to re-acquaint oneself with so many likeable films and performers." —Film Review

      "Libraries that support film programs will...want a copy." —ARBA

      "An amiable, worthwhile survey." —VideoMania

      Table of Contents
      • Foreword
      • Introduction
      • 1. Major Performers
      • 2. Major Writers
      • 3. Major Directors
      • 4. The Films
      • Notes
      • Bibliography
      • Index

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