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Explore the connection between film and social history with Realism and Tinsel: Cinema and Society in Britain 1939-48. Published by Routledge, this study provides a detailed look at British cinema during a transformative decade. The book moves beyond standard critical views to examine a wide range of film productions and their impact on society. Readers will find a well-documented account of the period, supported by a useful chronology of cinema history. This work is highly regarded by critics for its lively style and its ability to break new ground in film studies. It serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of British film, the social context of the 1940s, and the evolution of cinematic themes during and after the war.

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Comprehensive historical study covering the British cinema landscape from 1939 to 1948.

Includes a useful chronology of cinema society throughout the documented period for easy reference.

Provides an examination of a large number of film productions to support historical theories.

Offers a perspective that looks beyond traditional critical orthodoxy in film studies.

Published by Routledge, a trusted name in academic and professional imprints.

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01 September 2016
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