Hollywood Screwball Comedy 19341945 by Gregoire Halbout HARDBACK 9781501347610

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Discover the enduring success of Hollywood's madcap comedies from 1934-1945. This book, "Hollywood Screwball Comedy 1934-1945" by Grégoire Halbout, offers a comprehensive reexamination of the screwball comedy genre. Explore how these films, featuring iconic stars and directed by masters of comedy, challenged social norms and promoted gender equality. Through an in-depth analysis of the socio-historical context and institutional framework, this book delves into the emergence of a distinct screwball aesthetic designed to subvert the 1934 Hollywood Production Code. It investigates the genre's role in reflecting the desires of a middle class eager for moral liberalization, using daring plots, witty dialogue, and slapstick. This insightful work is ideal for film scholars and enthusiasts interested in the cultural impact and evolution of romantic comedy. **Product Summary:** Hollywood Screwball Comedy 1934-1945 by Grégoire Halbout, Hardcover, English, First edition, 352 pages, ISBN: 9781501347610.