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Some liked it hot jazz women in film and television, 1928-1959 / by McGee, Kristin A.

Table of Contents: “…The feminization of mass culture and the novelty of all-girl bands -- The Ingenues and the Harlem Playgirls -- All-girl bands and sound films in the swing era. Phil Spitalny's Musical Queens -- The "blonde bombshell of swing": Ina Ray Hutton and her Melodears -- Soundies and features during the 1940s. …”
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The law of the looking glass cinema in Poland, 1896-1939 / by Skaff, Sheila

Table of Contents: “…The first films, 1896-1908 -- The emergence of a competitive industry, 1908-18 -- From national cinema to cinema in the nation-state, 1918-23 -- The golden years of silent cinema, 1923-29 -- The transition from silent to sound film, 1929-30 -- The transition in practice, 1930-36 -- Beyond the talkies, 1936-39.…”
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