Reeling with Laughter : American Film Comedies: From Anarchy to Mockumentary.

Reeling with Laughter : American Film Comedies: From Anarchy to Mockumentary.

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Author / Creator:Tueth, Michael V.
Imprint:Lanham : Scarecrow Press, 2012.
Description:1 online resource (217 pages)
Language:English
Subject:
Comedy films -- United States -- History and criticism.
Comedy films.
United States.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11404137
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ISBN:9780810883680
0810883686
9780810883673
0810883678
1280657480
9781280657481
9786613634412
6613634417
Digital file characteristics:data file
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary:In Reeling with Laughter: American Film Comedies: From Anarchy to Mockumentary, Michael V. 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. By examining classic examples of various sub-genres, Tueth pro.
Other form:Print version: 9780810883673

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