The Lasting Influence of the War on Postwar British Film

1. Introduction: Don’t Mention the War
Michael W. Boyce

Section I. Gender

2. The Power of Choice: Complicating Traditional Female Identity
Michael W. Boyce

3. British Masculinities: Duty, Confinement, and Stiff Upper Lips
Michael W. Boyce

Section 2. Genre

4. Toward a Reading of British Film Noir: Expatriates and Ancient Cities
Michael W. Boyce

Section 3. Reframing National Narratives

5. Adapting Shakespeare: Once More unto the Breach
Michael W. Boyce

6. Adapting Dickens: Orphans, Parents, and Postwar Britain
Michael W. Boyce

7. Conclusions: Going Home
Michael W. Boyce

Nyckelord: Cultural and Media Studies, British Cinema, Film History, History of Britain and Ireland, Film and Television Studies, Directing