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Subject(s)

• Motion pictures—Great Britain—History—20th century [Browse]

Series

Very short introductions [More in this series]

Summary note

This title explores the history of cinema in Britain, and considers what has made its films and techniques distinctive, especially in the context of British relations with America. Ranging across the 20th century, Barr's account looks at key British films and filmmakers within this context

Contents

• 1. Britain and cinema
• 2. Varieties of Britishness
• 3. A very short history
• 4. 1933 and after
• 5. The war and after
• 6. Ealing and after
• 7. Chariots and after
• 8. Looking back, looking forward.

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ISBN

0-19-178531-8

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