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Rebels and Chicks : A History of the Hollywood Teen Movie by Stephen Tropiano (2005, Trade Paperback)

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The first book devoted exclusively to the history of one of Hollywood's most popular genres - the teen film. Through an analysis of more than 100 films for and about teenagers, this revealing and entertaining study chronicles the evolution of the teen movie from the 1950s through the present day. From the Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney films of the 1940s to 1950s rebel classics such as The Wild Ones to the Elvis movies and surf films of the 1960s to the classic John Hughes films of the 1980s and beyond, this book demonstrates how teen movies reflect the social, political and cultural climate of their time. The book begins with a look at the image of teenagers in pre-1950s Hollywood cinema. Among the topics discussed are the exploitation films of the 1930s, such as Reefer Madness and Cocaine Fiends, the roles assigned to teen performers such as Elizabeth Taylor and Natalie Wood, and the criminals-in-training films of the 1940s such as the serials featuring The East Side Kids and The Bowery Boys. alongside the rise of rock roll, focusing on films such as I Was A Teenage Werewolf, Blackboard Jungle and Beach Blanket Bingo. Part Two focuses on the emergence of teen movies in the 1970s and 1980s as a popular and profitable Hollywood genre, complete with its own star system. Part Three concentrates on the revival of certain teen genres such as the slasher film and the teen sex comedy, and the innovative depiction of teen life found in independent feature films such as Welcome to the Dollhouse and Boys Don't Cry.

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Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0823097013
ISBN-13
9780823097012
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44410804

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Book Title
Rebels and Chicks : a History of the Hollywood Teen Movie
Author
Stephen Tropiano
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Film / History & Criticism
Publication Year
2005
Genre
Performing Arts
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
13 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Pn1995.9.Y6
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2005-937229
Dewey Decimal
791.43652350979494
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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