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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...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Smyth, J. E., 1977-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Lexington : University Press of Kentucky, ©2006.
Subjects:
Historical films > United States > History and criticism.
Motion pictures and history.
Films historiques > États-Unis > Histoire et critique.
Cinéma et histoire.
PERFORMING ARTS > Film & Video > Reference.
PERFORMING ARTS > Film & Video > General.
Historical films.
United States.
Electronic books.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary: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 screenwriting, providing a rich context.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 447 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 413-433) and index.
Includes filmography: pages 341-364.
ISBN:0813171474
9780813171470
9780813134765
0813134765
9780813137285
0813137284
1283232669
9781283232661
9786613232663
6613232661

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