| Description |
viii, 202 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The perfection of Meet me in St. Louis -- A star is born and the construction of authenticity -- "I seem to find the happiness I seek" : heterosexuality and dance in the musical -- The space of happiness in the musical -- Singing prettily : Lena Horne in Hollywood -- Is Car wash a musical? -- Music and presence in blaxploitation cinema. |
| Summary |
Richard Dyer's 'In the Space of a Song' takes an in-depth look at the use of songs in film. Songs take up space and time in film and the way they do so indicates a great deal about the songs themselves, the nature of the feelings they present, and who is allowed to present feelings how, when and where. This book explores this perception. |
| Language |
English text. |
| Subject |
Musical films -- History and criticism.
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Musical films. |
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Motion picture music -- History and criticism.
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Motion picture music. |
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Motion pictures and music.
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Motion pictures and music. |
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Popular music in motion pictures.
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Popular music in motion pictures. |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| ISBN |
9780415223737 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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0415223733 (hardback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780415223744 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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0415223741 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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9780203804629 (e-book ; alkaline paper) |
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0203804627 (e-book ; alkaline paper) |
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