The Musical

Race, Gender, and Performance

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by Susan Smith

Type

Didactic

Subject

Genre > Musicals

Keywords

musicals, dance

Publishing date

2005

Publisher

Wallflower Press

Collection

Short Cuts

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 144 pages
5 x 8 inches (13 x 20 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

1-904764-37-1
978-1-904764-37-3

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Book Presentation:
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).

About the Author:
Susan Smith is senior lecturer in film studies at the University of Sunderland.

Press Reviews:
A splendid book--among the best works on movie musicals... Essential. Choice

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