The British Cinema Book (2nd ed.)

This work is a new, and much expanded edition of an established text on British cinema. It examines the nature, history and possible future of the British film industry through the work of directors and their films. Information is presented in seven major sections. The first two assess early British cinema, with exploration of genre and traditions. Big studio production, the British studio system, the documentary film movement and low budget movies all receive detailed analysis. The next two sections deal with British cinema from the Second World War to the 1960s; topics covered include male stars and masculinity, women...