Pursuits of Happiness

During the 30's and 40's, Hollywood produced a genre of madcap comedies that emphasized reuniting the central couple after divorce or separation. And the female protagonists were strong, independent, and sophisticated. Here, Stanley Cavell examines seven of those classic movies for their cinematic techniques, and for such varies themes as feminism, liberty and interdependence. Included are Adam's Rib, Bringing Up Baby, and The Philadelphia Story.

Introduction: Words for a Conversation

1

(44)

Cons and Pros

The Lady Eve

45

(26)

Knowledge as Transgression

It Happened One Night

71

(40)

Leopards in Connecticut

Bringing Up Baby

111

(22)

The Importance of Importance

The Philadelphia Story

133

(28)

Counterfeiting Happiness

His Girl Friday

161

(28)

The Courting of Marriage

Adam's Rib

189

(40)

The Same and Different

The Awful Truth

229

(36)

Appendix: Film in the University

265

(10)

Acknowledgments

275

(4)

Index

279

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Pursuits of Happiness

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