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Explore a unique window into British history with Mass-Observation at the Movies: 21. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Library Editions: Cinema series, this anthology brings to life the social research conducted by the Mass-Observation organization between 1937 and the early 1950s. This pioneering effort captured the essence of everyday life in Britain through a dedicated panel of approximately 500 volunteer observers. By analyzing diaries and responses to open-ended questionnaires known as directives, this collection provides rare insights into how film was perceived and experienced by the public. While the original collection of film papers is one of the largest single-theme archives produced by Mass-Observation, much of this material remained out of print for decades. This volume makes that significant historical research accessible to students, historians, and film enthusiasts alike. It offers a deep look at the relationship between cinema and society during a transformative era in British history.

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Provides access to rare social research material from the Mass-Observation organization spanning 1937 to the early 1950s.

Features insights gathered from a panel of 500 volunteer observers who recorded everyday life through diaries and questionnaires.

Includes a selection of film-related papers that represent one of the largest single-theme collections produced by Mass-Observation.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Cinema series, making it a valuable resource for academic and historical study.

Offers a historical perspective on how cinema and film culture were experienced by the British public during the mid-20th century.

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11 November 2013
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