American Cinema of the 1940s: Themes and Variations

by Wheeler Winston Dixon

Book Overview

The 1940s was a watershed decade for American cinema and the nation. Shaking off the grim legacy of the Depression, Hollywood launched an unprecedented wave of production, generating some of its most memorable classics, including Citizen Kane, Rebecca, The Lady Eve, Sergeant York, and How Green Was My Valley. In 1942, Hollywood joined the national war effort with a vengeance, creating a series of patriotic and escapist films,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813537002
• ISBN13: 9780813537009
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"