In this book, 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.
In this book, 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.
Michael V. Tueth, SJ, teaches film and television studies in the Department of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University. He is the author of Laughter in the Living Room: Television Comedy and the American Home Audience (2005).
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Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Anarchic Comedy: Duck Soup Chapter Two: Romantic Comedy: It Happened One Night Chapter Three: Screwball Comedy: Bringing Up Baby and What's Up, Doc? Chapter Four: Musical Comedy: Singin' in the Rain Chapter Five: Sex Farce: Some Like It Hot Chapter Six: Satire: Dr. Strangelove Chapter Seven: Parody: Young Frankenstein Chapter Eight: Neurotic Comedy: Annie Hall Chapter Nine: Dionysian Comedy: Animal House Chapter Ten: Mockumentary: Waiting for Guffman Chapter Eleven: Animated: South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut Bibliography Index About the Author
Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter One: Anarchic Comedy: Duck Soup Chapter Two: Romantic Comedy: It Happened One Night Chapter Three: Screwball Comedy: Bringing Up Baby and What's Up, Doc? Chapter Four: Musical Comedy: Singin' in the Rain Chapter Five: Sex Farce: Some Like It Hot Chapter Six: Satire: Dr. Strangelove Chapter Seven: Parody: Young Frankenstein Chapter Eight: Neurotic Comedy: Annie Hall Chapter Nine: Dionysian Comedy: Animal House Chapter Ten: Mockumentary: Waiting for Guffman Chapter Eleven: Animated: South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut Bibliography Index About the Author
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