America Through A British Lens: Cinematic Portrayals 1930-2010

As the British watched their empire crumble, many British films depicted the danger and allure of American culture, reflecting a common belief that the United States--the newly dominant world power--could be reckless and irreverent. As social mobility became more common in British life, Americans on screen were portrayed as crude, outspoken and ambitious. Yet the same films that portrayed the U.S. as an agent of chaos also suggested Britons might do well to embrace American-style energy and egalitarianism.

• | Author: James D. Stone
• | Publisher: Mcfarland
• | Publication Date: Nov 15, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 216 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Performing Arts
• | ISBN-10: 0786498145
• | ISBN-13: 9780786498147