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In this book, Tueth looks at some of the most enduring comic movies of all time. Beginning with the anarchic romp Duck Soup (1933), each chapter explores a specific sub-genre by examining a representative film. Tueth delves into the background of each film's production and discusses their audience reception and critical appraisal.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One: Anarchic Comedy: Duck Soup
Chapter Two: Romantic Comedy: It Happened One Night
Chapter Three: Screwball Comedy: Bringing Up Baby and What's Up, Doc?
Chapter Four: Musical Comedy: Singin' in the Rain
Chapter Five: Sex Farce: Some Like It Hot
Chapter Six: Satire: Dr. Strangelove
Chapter Seven: Parody: Young Frankenstein
Chapter Eight: Neurotic Comedy: Annie Hall
Chapter Nine: Dionysian Comedy: Animal House
Chapter Ten: Mockumentary: Waiting for Guffman
Chapter Eleven: Animated: South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
About the author
By Michael V. Tueth
Summary
In this book, Tueth looks at some of the most enduring comic movies of all time. Beginning with the anarchic romp Duck Soup (1933), each chapter explores a specific sub-genre by examining a representative film. Tueth delves into the background of each film’s production and discusses their audience reception and critical appraisal.
