| Reference Type |
Journal of Popular Film and Television
journal
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| Title |
The aesthetics of form and convention in the Movie Musical |
| Author(s) | Timothy Scheurer |
| Volume |
3 |
| Issue |
4 |
| Page Number |
307 - 321 |
| Comments |
Extremely useful, covering many different areas
It was actually a really enjoyable read and contained many unusal theories that are not so common among other critics.
It is easily available and worth the read for any interested in the musical.
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| Synopsis |
This article highlightsthe 'escapist' theory, the role of song and dance and the representation of reality in the narrative. Six formulas are acknowleged as being the classic basis for musical's up to the 1950's. Each is outlined, using various examples.
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