When the world laughs : film comedy East and West /

"This is a book about the intersection of humor, history, and culture. It explores how film comedy, one of the world's most popular movie genres, reflects the values and beliefs of those who enjoy its many forms, its most enduring characters and stories, its most entertaining routines and...

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Main Author:	Costanzo, William V. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]
Subjects:	Comedy films > History and criticism. Motion pictures > Social aspects. Films comiques > Histoire et critique. Cinéma > Aspect social. History & Criticism. Film & Video. PERFORMING ARTS. Comedy films Motion pictures > Social aspects Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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