Preston Sturges and Screwball Comedy
Preston Sturges and Screwball Comedy
This chapter reviews key elements in the screwball cycle (1934-1942) of Hollywood romantic comedy, positioning The Lady Eve (1941) and The Palm Beach Story (1942) as late examples of screwball. The essay argues for a dark current of vengeance in The Lady Eve and emphasizes cartoon sexuality in The Palm Beach Story. Finally the essay notes the influence of Sturges on contemporary romantic comedy cinema.
Keywords: Screwball, romantic comedy, Sturges, influence, sexuality, Hollywood, cinema
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