Reconstructing American Historical Cinema: From Cimarron to Citizen Kane - Couverture rigide

Smyth, J E

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0813124069 ISBN 13 : 9780813124063

Editeur : The University Press of Kentucky, 2006

Synopsis

"Reconstructing American Historical Cinema" explores Hollywood's pivotal interpretations of national history during the height of the studio system. In a radical departure from traditional studies of film and history, J. E. Smyth looks at rarely discussed production records and scripts from studio archives, arguing that certain classical Hollywood filmmakers were actively engaged in a self-conscious and often critical filmic writing of national history. Her unique approach unites the study of popular and academic historical writing, historical fiction, and screen-writing, providing a rich context for the industry's commitment to American history. "Reconstructing American Historical Cinema" uncovers Hollywood's diverse and conflicted attitudes toward American history in narratives including nineteenth-century frontier epics, gangster biopics, and histories of silent-era Hollywood.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

J. E. Smyth is a lecturer in the history department at the University of War-wick (UK). Her articles and reviews have appeared in many publications.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The University Press of Kentucky
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813124069
• ISBN 13: 9780813124063
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible