Movie Comedians of the 1950s: Defining a New Era of Big Screen Comedy
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The 1950s were a transitional period for film comedians. The artistic suppression of the McCarthy era and the advent of television often resulted in a dumbing down of motion pictures. Cartoonist-turned-director Frank Tashlin contributed a funny but cartoonish effect through his work with comedians like Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope. A new vanguard of comedians appeared without stock comic garb or make-up--fresh faces not easily pigeonholed as merely...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786499966
ISBN13:9780786499960
Release Date:November 2016
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:212 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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