Preston Sturges's Vision of America

Critical Analyses of Fourteen Films

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by Jay Rozgonyi

Type: Studies
Subject: Director > Preston Sturges
Keywords: Preston Sturges, director
Publishing date: 1995
Publisher: McFarland & Co
Language: English

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Paperback • 207 pages
6 ¼ x 9 ½ inches (16 x 24 cm)

ISBN-10 ISBN-13

0-89950-985-1
978-0-89950-985-3

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Book Presentation:
Preston Sturges' independence was at least partially responsible for his unique filmmaking style, marked by razor-sharp dialogue, wild plot turns and wondrously original supporting characters. Works such as The Power and the Glory, The Lady Eve and The Sin of Harold Diddlebock offer a distinctive and often satirical view of American life, deflating many of the ideals (honesty, justice, hard work, democracy, and others) that Americans feel a need to embrace. Each entry includes full filmographic data, a plot synopsis, and critical analysis of the movie.

About the Author:
Jay Rozgonyi is the Director of Academic Computing and an instructor in the Graduate School of Education at Fairfield University. His research and writing interests cover a wide range of topics related to media & technology and their influence on American culture.

Press Reviews:
"discusses fourteen features, offering credits, lengthy synopses and readable commentary on each" -- Classic Images

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