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The American Film Musical

Rick Altman
4.9/5 (25670 ratings)
Description:..". a model of genre criticism and probably the best overall analysis of the film musical to date." Journal of Popular Films and Television"The American Film Musical is a truly admirable book which is well worth making a song and dance about. It will immediately assume biblical authority for all who are seriously interested in the dream-factory's most lavish fantasies, and it may even come to stand as a landmark in our understanding of Hollywood as a whole.... Altman's book is thorough, well informed and warmly good-humored. It has brought the study of musical films out of the dark ages." Times Literary Supplement..". an important addition to both literature and film collections.... a landmark study." Library Journal"Altman's important study of the American film musical combines genre theory with film criticism and history.... Recommended... " ChoiceThe American Film Musical is at once the most advanced statement on genre theory and the most complete treatment of the American musical. Altman's unique interweaving of theory, history, and criticism represents an original and challenging contribution to film studies. Illustrated with over 200 frame enlargements and production stills.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The American Film Musical. To get started finding The American Film Musical, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
402
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ISBN
025320514X

The American Film Musical

Rick Altman
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: ..". a model of genre criticism and probably the best overall analysis of the film musical to date." Journal of Popular Films and Television"The American Film Musical is a truly admirable book which is well worth making a song and dance about. It will immediately assume biblical authority for all who are seriously interested in the dream-factory's most lavish fantasies, and it may even come to stand as a landmark in our understanding of Hollywood as a whole.... Altman's book is thorough, well informed and warmly good-humored. It has brought the study of musical films out of the dark ages." Times Literary Supplement..". an important addition to both literature and film collections.... a landmark study." Library Journal"Altman's important study of the American film musical combines genre theory with film criticism and history.... Recommended... " ChoiceThe American Film Musical is at once the most advanced statement on genre theory and the most complete treatment of the American musical. Altman's unique interweaving of theory, history, and criticism represents an original and challenging contribution to film studies. Illustrated with over 200 frame enlargements and production stills.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The American Film Musical. To get started finding The American Film Musical, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
402
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Release
ISBN
025320514X
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