The musical : race, gender and performance / Susan Smith.
Smith, Susan, 1963-
2005
ML2054 .S65 2005 (Mapit)
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Title The musical : race, gender and performance / Susan Smith.
Author Smith, Susan, 1963-
ISBN 1904764371 (pbk.)
9781904764373 (pbk.)
0914764373
9780914764373
Imprint London ; New York : Wallflower, 2005.
Language English
Description 130 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Call Number ML2054 .S65 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification 782.14
Summary "This study explores one of the most popular and successful of genres, yet one that has not fully enjoyed critical recognition to match. Combining a detailed analysis of individual musicals with an in-depth consideration of racial and gender issues, Susan Smith examines the rich interactions that occur between music, performance and narrrative, as well as the use of the female voice and the female singer in certain 'Pygmalion'/'Svengali'-style narratives. Films studied include Show Boat (1936, 1951), Cabin in the Sky (1943), Singin' in the Rain (1952), A Star is Born (1954), West Side Story (1961), My Fair Lady (1964) and Funny Girl (1968)."--Publisher's description.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-128) and index.
Series Short cuts (London, England) ; 26.
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