In this Book
- Intrepid Laughter: Preston Sturges and the Movies
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: The University Press of Kentucky
- Series: Screen Classics
summary
Throughout his career, Preston Sturges (1898–1959) was known for bringing sophistication and wit to the genre of comedy, establishing himself as one of the most valuable writer-directors in 1940s Hollywood. Today, more than fifty years after they were originally produced, his films have lost little of their edge and remain extremely popular. Intrepid Laughter is an essential guide to the life and work of this luminary of the stage and screen, following Sturges from his unusual childhood, to his early success as a Broadway playwright, to his whirlwind career in Hollywood.
Table of Contents

- Title Page, Copyright
- pp. i-vi
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xi-xii
- Chronology
- pp. xiii-xvi
- 3. Written and Directed by Preston
- pp. 79-132
- Notes and References
- pp. 133-140
- Annotated Bibliography
- pp. 141-145
- Filmography
- pp. 146-162
- About the Author
- pp. 170-171
Additional Information
ISBN
9780813141961
Related ISBN(s)
9780813141947, 9780813141954
MARC Record
OCLC
868580557
Pages
192
Launched on MUSE
2014-05-21
Language
English
Open Access
No