How Hollywood cinema shaped the consensus narratives of the 1930s and 1940s
In short: Explore the cultural power of the Hollywood Studio Era. This lecture examines how films functioned as both mass entertainment and tools for social consensus.
Instructor David Thorburn surveys the careers of legendary directors Frank Capra and Howard Hawks. The session delves into the cultural implications of cinema during the 1930s and 1940s, specifically previewing influential works such as It Happened One Night and His Girl Friday.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: 8. The Work of Movies; Capra & Hawks
- Also: Lecture 8: The Work of Movies; Capra & Hawks | MIT Learn
- Also: ocw.mit.edu — Lecture 8: The Work of Movies; Capra & Hawks | The Film Experience | Literature | MIT OpenCourseWare
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