..". a model of genre criticism and probably the best overall
analysis of the film musical to date."
Journal of Popular Films and Television
"The American Film Musical is a truly admirable book which is
well worth making a song and dance about. It will immediately
assume biblical authority for all who are seriously interested in
the dream-factory's most lavish fantasies, and it may even come to
stand as a landmark in our understanding of Hollywood as a
whole.... Altman's book is thorough, well informed and warmly
good-humored. It has brought the study of musical films out of the
dark ages." Times Literary Supplement
..". an important addition to both literature and film
collections.... a landmark study."
Library Journal
"Altman's important study of the American film musical combines
genre theory with film criticism and history.... Recommended... "
Choice
The American Film Musical is at once the most advanced statement
on genre theory and the most complete treatment of the American
musical. Altman s unique interweaving of theory, history, and
criticism represents an original and challenging contribution to
film studies. Illustrated with over 200 frame enlargements and
production stills.
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