Film Noir and the Spaces of Modernity

by Edward Dimendberg

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Film noir remains one of the most enduring legacies of 1940s and '50s Hollywood. Populated by double-crossing, unsavory characters, this pioneering film style explored a shadow side of American life during a period of tremendous prosperity and optimism. Edward Dimendberg compellingly demonstrates how film noir is preoccupied with modernity--particularly the urban landscape.

The originality of Dimendberg's approach lies in his examining these...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0674013468

ISBN13:9780674013469

Release Date:June 2004

Publisher:Harvard University Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.15 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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Arts, Music & Photography Humor & Entertainment Movies Performing Arts Politics & Social Sciences Social Science Social Sciences Urban

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