The Unknown 1930s by Jeffrey Richards

The Unknown 1930s by Jeffrey Richards

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Summary

The 1930s was a seminal period in British cinema, when stars were born world-class, directors emerged and films became serious business. In this work, film historians chart a map of 1930s British cinema. They reassess the films, stars, genres and directors omitted from accounts of the decade.

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The Unknown 1930s by Jeffrey Richards

A group of film historians chart a map of 1930s British cinema. They reassess the films, stars, genres, and directors omitted from accounts of the decade, and they evaluate its forgotten and recently discovered films. The book includes assessments of the British shocker and the British musical, popular 1930s genres, and views of cinema and national identity.
Jeffrey Richards is Professor of Cultural History at Lancaster University. He is General Editor of the Cinema and Society series.
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ISBN 13 9781860646287
ISBN 10 186064628X
Title The Unknown 1930s
Author Jeffrey Richards
Series Cinema And Society
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2001-01-12
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.