Pursuits of Happiness : The Hollywood Comedy of Remarriage Paperback / softback
by Stanley Cavell
Part of the Harvard Film Studies series
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During the ’30s and ’40s, Hollywood produced a genre of madcap comedies that emphasized reuniting the central couple after divorce or separation.
Their female protagonists were strong, independent, and sophisticated.
Here, Stanley Cavell names this new genre of American film—“the comedy of remarriage”—and examines seven classic movies for their cinematic techniques and for such varied themes as feminism, liberty, and interdependence. Included are Adam’s Rib, The Awful Truth, Bringing Up Baby, His Girl Friday, It Happened One Night, The Lady Eve, and The Philadelphia Story.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages, 18 halftones
- Publisher:Harvard University Press
- Publication Date:15/01/1984
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- ISBN:9780674739062
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:296 pages, 18 halftones
- Publisher:Harvard University Press
- Publication Date:15/01/1984
- Category:
- ISBN:9780674739062
