Reeling with Laughter: American Film Comedies--from Anarchy to Mockumentary
- ISBN-10
- 0810883678
- ISBN-13
- 9780810883673
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 229
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Michael Tueth
Description
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.
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