Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-261) and index.
Contents:
Cutting and Coward : David Lean's early career and In which we serve (1942), This happy breed (1944) and Blithe spirit (1945) -- Nineteenth-century blues : Great expectations (1946), Oliver Twist (1948), Madeleine (1950) and Hobson's choice (1954) -- Women in love: Brief encounter (1945), The passionate friends (1949), and Summer madness (1955) -- Men of vision : The sound barrier (1952), The bridge on the River Kwai (1957) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) -- Feminising the epic : Doctor Zhivago (1965), Ryan's daughter (1970) and A passage to India (1984) -- Filmography as director.
Summary:
A comprehensive overview of the director's work, including both established classics and lesser-known works, that combines archival investigation of production details, marketing, and critical reception as well as close readings in terms of mise en scène, cinematography, editing, and soundtrack.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.