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Singin´ in the Rain
Peter Wollen
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Paperback. Singin' in the Rain remains one of the best loved films ever made. In a shot-by-shot analysis of the famous title number, Peter Wollen shows how Gene Kelly binds the dance and musical elements into the narrative, and convincingly argues that the film was the high point in the careers of those who worked on it. Series: BFI Film Classics. Num Pages: 88 pages, 27 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: APFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 131 x 7. Weight in Grams: 162. Series: BFI Film Classics. 88 pages, 27 black & white halftones. Singin' in the Rain remains one of the best loved films ever made. In a shot-by-shot analysis of the famous title number, Peter Wollen shows how Gene Kelly binds the dance and musical elements into the narrative, and convincingly argues that the film was the high point in the careers of those who worked on it. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: APFG. Dimension: 191 x 131 x 7. Weight: 162.
Sixty years after its release, Singin' in the Rain (1951) remains one of the best loved films ever made. Yet despite dazzling success with the public, it never received its fair share of critical analysis. Gene Kelly's genius as a performer is undeniable. Acknowledged less often is his innovatory contribution as director. Peter Wollen's illuminating study of Singin' in the Rain does justice to this complex film. In a brilliant shot-by-shot analysis of the famous title number, he shows how skilfully Kelly weaves the dance and musical elements into the narrative, successfully ... Read more
Sixty years after its release, Singin' in the Rain (1951) remains one of the best loved films ever made. Yet despite dazzling success with the public, it never received its fair share of critical analysis. Gene Kelly's genius as a performer is undeniable. Acknowledged less often is his innovatory contribution as director. Peter Wollen's illuminating study of Singin' in the Rain does justice to this complex film. In a brilliant shot-by-shot analysis of the famous title number, he shows how skilfully Kelly weaves the dance and musical elements into the narrative, successfully ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
88
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Series
BFI Film Classics
Condition
New
Number of Pages
88
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844575145
SKU
V9781844575145
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About Peter Wollen
PETER WOLLEN taught film at UCLA. He is the author of several books, including Signs and Meaning in the Cinema, first published in 1969 and reprinted in a new edition in 2012, and the co-writer (with Mark Peploe) of Michelangelo Antonioni's The Passenger (Professione: Reporter) (1974). GEOFF ANDREW is Head of Film Programme ... Read more
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