American Cinema of the 1940s Themes And Variations

The 1940s was a watershed decade for American cinema and the nation. Shaking off the grim legacy of the Depression, Hollywood launched an unprecedented wave of production, generating some of its most memorable classics, including Citizen Kane, Rebecca, The Lady Eve, Sergeant York, and How Green Was My Valley. In 1942, Hollywood joined the national war effort with a vengeance, creating a series of patriotic and escapist films, such as Casablanca, Mrs. Miniver, The Road to Morocco, and Yankee Doodle Dandy.Dixon, Wheeler W. is the author of 'American Cinema of the 1940s Themes And Variations', published 2005 under ISBN 9780813537009 and ISBN 0813537002.