| Description |
130 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. |
| Series |
Short cuts ; 26
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Short cuts (London, England) ; 26.
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| Summary |
"This study explores one of the most popular and successful of genres, yet one that has not fully enjoyed critical recognition to match. Combining a detailed analysis of individual musicals with an in-depth consideration of racial and gender issues, Susan Smith examines the rich interactions that occur between music, performance and narrrative, as well as the use of the female voice and the female singer in certain 'Pygmalion'/'Svengali'-style narratives. Films studied include Show Boat (1936, 1951), Cabin in the Sky (1943), Singin' in the Rain (1952), A Star is Born (1954), West Side Story (1961), My Fair Lady (1964) and Funny Girl (1968)."--Publisher's description. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-128) and index. |
| Contents |
Race and utopia -- When the woman sings : voice, image, identity. |
| Subject |
Musical films -- History and criticism.
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Musical films. |
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Sex role in motion pictures.
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Sex role in motion pictures. |
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Race in motion pictures.
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Race in motion pictures. |
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Voice in motion pictures.
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Voice in motion pictures. |
| Indexed Term |
Literature (General) |
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Specific types of movies |
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Actors & acting |
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Black studies |
| ISBN |
1904764371 paperback |
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9781904764373 paperback |
| Standard No. |
9780914764373 |
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