Monday, February 15, 2010

The Comedy of the Depression or Depressing Comedy?

Here is some material for class this Wednesday. Here is a biography of Preston
Sturges to give you a little background for Sullivan's Travels. Although we're still in the Great Depression, we're switiching gears to comedy.



We're also moving into the World War II era. Here is some viewing to prepare for that.

With Triumph of the Will you don't have to watch the entire film, but check out at least the first 10 to 15 minutes. It is also worth while to move check out the end with the scenes from the Nuremburg rallies.

Triumph of the Will


This is the second film in Capra's Why we Fight series.
Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (the first 10 minutes)


the Fight for the Sky (1945)


Do you recognize the narrator?

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