| Description |
xii, 171 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Contributions to the study of popular culture, 0198-9871 ; no. 31 |
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Contributions to the study of popular culture ; no. 31
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| Contents |
1. Introduction: Space in Classic American Film -- 2. Film Space as Implied by Narrative: Capra's Protagonists Learning to Look Inward -- 3. Capra's Film Images: Ritualizing Habitual Space and Framing Acute Space -- 4. Lubitsch's Film Space: Implying Space to Stimulate the Imagination -- 5. Sternberg's Film Space: Obscuring Space to Stimulate Curiosity -- 6. Wyler's Film Space: Arranging Confrontation to Intensify Understanding -- 7. Conclusion: Habitual and Acute Film Space -- Appendix: Career Survey of Capra, Lubitsch, Sternberg, and Wyler / Steven P. Hill |
| Analysis |
Cinema Films (Motion pictures) Directing |
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Cinema Films (Motion pictures) Directing |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [161]-165) and index |
| Notes |
Also issued online |
| Subject |
Capra, Frank, 1897-1991 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Lubitsch, Ernst, 1892-1947 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Von Sternberg, Josef, 1894-1969 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Wyler, William, 1902-1981 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Cinematography.
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Motion pictures -- Production and direction.
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| LC no. |
91033480 |
| ISBN |
0313280266 (alk. paper) |
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