Women in British Cinema: Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know

by Sue Harper and Sue Harper

This book takes a broad perspective and analyses the ways in which the British film industry has dealt with women and their creativity from 1930 to the present. The first part of the book deals comprehensively with different historical periods in British film culture, showing how the 'agency' of production company, director, distribution company or scriptwriter can bring about new patterns of female stereotyping. The second part looks at the input...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826447333
• ISBN13: 9780826447333
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"