| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 217 p.) |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments; Introduction; CHAPTER 1. Anarchic Comedy: DUCK SOUP (1933); CHAPTER 2. Romantic Comedy: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT (1934); CHAPTER 3. Screwball Comedy: BRINGING UP BABY (1938) AND WHAT'S UP, DOC? (1972); CHAPTER 4. Musical Comedy: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (1952); CHAPTER 5. Sex Farce: SOME LIKE IT HOT (1959); CHAPTER 6. Satire: DR. STRANGELOVE OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964); CHAPTER 7. Parody: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (1974); CHAPTER 8. Neurotic Comedy: ANNIE HALL (1977); CHAPTER 9. Dionysian Comedy: NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE (1978) |
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CHAPTER 10. Mockumentary: WAITING FOR GUFFMAN (1996)CHAPTER 11. Animated Comedy: SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT (1999); Bibliography; Index; About the Author |
| Summary |
In Reeling with Laughter: American Film Comedies: From Anarchy to Mockumentary, Michael V. Tueth looks at some of the most enduring comic movies of all time. Beginning with the anarchic romp Duck Soup (1933), each chapter explores a specific sub-genre by examining a representative film. Tueth delves into the background of each film's production and discusses their audience reception and critical appraisal. By examining classic examples of various sub-genres, Tueth pro |
| Notes |
Anarchic comedy: Duck soup -- Romantic comedy: It happened one night -- Screwball comedy: Bringing up baby and What's up, doc? -- Musical comedy: Singin' in the rain -- Sex farce: Some like it hot -- Satire: Dr. Strangelove -- Parody: Young Frankenstein -- Neurotic comedy: Annie Hall -- Dionysian comedy: Animal house -- Mockumentary: Waiting for Guffman -- Animated: South Park: bigger longer & uncut |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-209) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Comedy films -- United States -- History and criticism
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ART -- Film & Video.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Film & Video -- Reference.
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Comedy films
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United States
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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dissertations.
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021679414 |
| ISBN |
9780810883680 |
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0810883686 |
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1280657480 |
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9781280657481 |
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9786613634412 |
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6613634417 |
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