The Public Enemy , a 1931 Warner Brothers gangster classic, is easily remembered as the movie in which James Cagney used Mae Clarke's nose as a grapefruit grinder. As Cagney recalls, it was just about the first time that "a woman had been treated like a broad on the screen, instead of like a delicate flower." The ambivalence toward women is just one of the many stylistic contradictions that make The Public Enemy worth studying, not only for its intrinsic merits but also as a creative expression bending under the ...
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The Public Enemy , a 1931 Warner Brothers gangster classic, is easily remembered as the movie in which James Cagney used Mae Clarke's nose as a grapefruit grinder. As Cagney recalls, it was just about the first time that "a woman had been treated like a broad on the screen, instead of like a delicate flower." The ambivalence toward women is just one of the many stylistic contradictions that make The Public Enemy worth studying, not only for its intrinsic merits but also as a creative expression bending under the constraints of censorship.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 300grams, ISBN: 0299084647.
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New. A gangster classic where Mae Clarke's nose is used as a grapefruit grinder. Editor(s): Cohen, Henry. Series: Wisconsin/Warner Brothers Screenplays S. Num Pages: 192 pages, 36 illustrations. BIC Classification: APFD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 231. 1981. 1st Edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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VG in na jacket. Some rubbing & edgewear; small corner creases; some yellowing; overall clean & tight. From the Wisconsin/Warner Bros Screeplay Series. 187 pages.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Stated First Printing. There is a name label on the half title page. Illustrated. 187 pages. Wisconsin/Warner Bros Screenplay Series.
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Very Good. Trade paperback. 187 pp. Still photos. A clean, nearly Fine copy. "The Public Enemy, a 1931 Warner Brothers gangster classic, is easily remembered as the movie in which James Cagney used Mae Clarke's nose as a grapefruit grinder."
