Screening Politics: The Politician in American Movies, 1931-2001 / Edition 224

by Harry Keyishian Professor Emeritus of Eng

Overview

This reference guide provides detailed discussions of over fifty movies about American politics and politicians. In an introduction, the author describes how the political genre has evolved over the past seventy years. Then, in his discussions of individual films, arranged in alphabetical order, Keyishian shows how the patterns in the genre have played out over the decades. Concepts covered in the entries include the portrayal of redeeming politicians in the films of the 1930s, such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and the corrupting quality of politics found in post-World War II films such as All the King's Men (1949). Film historians, scholars and critics will find this to be an invaluable resource, and it may enhance the experience for the informed film viewer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810845817
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	07/28/2003
Series:	Studies in Film Genres , #2
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Harry Keyishian is Professor of English, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) Chapter 4 Abraham Lincoln (1930) Chapter 5 Ada (1961) Chapter 6 Advise and Consent (1962) Chapter 7 Air Force One (1997) Chapter 8 Alias Nick Beal (1949) Chapter 9 All the King's Men (1949) Chapter 10 The American President (1955) Chapter 11 Being There (1979) Chapter 12 The Best Man (1964) Chapter 13 Bob Roberts (1992) Chapter 14 Bulworth (1998) Chapter 15 The Candidate (1972) Chapter 16 The Cat's Paw (1934) Chapter 17 Citizen Kane (1941) Chapter 18 City Hall (1996) Chapter 19 The Contender (2000) Chapter 20 The Dark Horse (1932) Chapter 21 Dave (1993) Chapter 22 Deterrence (1999) Chapter 23 The Distinguished Gentleman (1992) Chapter 24 A Face in the Crowd (1957) Chapter 25 Fail Safe (1964) Chapter 26 The Farmer's Daughter (1947) Chapter 27 Gabriel Over the White House (1933) Chapter 28 The Great McGinty (1940) Chapter 29 Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) Chapter 30 Judge Priest (1934) Chapter 31 Kingfish (1995) Chapter 32 The Last Hurrah (1958) Chapter 33 A Lion Is in the Streets (1953) Chapter 34 The Man (1972) Chapter 35 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Chapter 36 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Chapter 37 Nixon (1995) Chapter 38 The Phantom President (1932) Chapter 39 Politics (1931) Chapter 40 Polly Tix in Washington (1932) Chapter 41 The President Vanishes (1934) Chapter 42 Primary Colors (1998) Chapter 43 Running Mates (2000) Chapter 44 Secret Honor (1984) Chapter 45 The Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979) Chapter 46 The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) Chapter 47 State of the Union (1948) Chapter 48 The Sun Shines Bright (1953) Chapter 49 Sunrise at Campobello (1960) Chapter 50 Tanner '88 (1988) Chapter 51 Thanks a Million (1935) Chapter 52 Thirteen Days (2001) Chapter 53 True Colors (1991) Chapter 54 Under the Western Stars (1938) Chapter 55 Wag the Dog (1997) Chapter 56 The Washington Masquerade (1932) Chapter 57 Washington Merry-Go-Round (1932) Chapter 58 Wild in the Streets (1968) Chapter 59 Wilson (1944) Chapter 60 Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) Chapter 61 Notes Chapter 62 Bibliography Chapter 63 Index Chapter 64 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Wilson, Dave, The American President, Air Force One. The Fairleigh Dickinson University English professor and movie buff analyzes these films and about 45 more in his book Screening Politics...the 200-page hardcover deals with candidates, campaigns and our attitudes toward politicians.

Daily Record

This book is an eclectic anthology about fifty-eight feature films released over a neat seven-decade period....interesting...

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