English Pages [] Year This book suggests ways forward for a new series of studies in cinematic realism, and for a new form of film theory base. A collection of essays spanning the years from as the focus of the field of literary theory and criticism pass.
This Book examines an interplay between discourses on the city that stress the need for rational-functional order and ar. In Setting in the East David Creelman examines the works of Maritime writers between and and traces the ways t. Williams New York: Berg, , 35— Includes bibliographical references p. ISBN 0———7 alk. Popular music—France—History and criticism.
Motion picture music—France—History and criticism. Woman singers—France. Motion pictures—France—History. David Gardner, more than anyone else, understands my passion for Montmartre, music-hall, and Mistinguett. I thank him for his expert and extensive help with editing and translation, for putting me up in his Marais apartment, and for cooking delicious French food for me. He is the best friend anyone could have.
A special thanks to Ginette Vincendeau of the University of Warwick, who graciously provided me a copy of her groundbreaking dissertation on s French cinema, and whose work continues to inspire me. Special thanks are due to the extraordinary teachers I have had over the years. At the University of Iowa, Dudley Andrew shared with me his wealth of knowledge on French film and culture, Rick Altman sparked my interest in music and film, and Lauren Rabinowitz whetted my appetite for archival research.
I am particularly grateful for the Charles Boyer Award, which made my initial research in Paris possible. I appreciate the wonderfully helpful comments of the anonymous readers of my manuscript.
