Part One of this entertaining exploration of screwball comedies and their later offspring begins in the mid-1930s discussing the careers of popular stars such a

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This is a comprehensive comparative analysis of the screwball comedy and film noir genres--two popular Hollywood staples that emerged around the same time. Desp

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It is an informative resource for film students and scholars and a thoroughly engaging read for film buffs."--BOOK JACKET.