Some Like It Hot (BFI Film Classics)
This volume from the BFI Film Classics series examines Billy Wilderās celebrated comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Author Steven Cohan explores the filmās production history, its innovative blend of screwball comedy and gender-bending humor, and the performances of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. The book analyzes Wilderās precise comedic structure and visual style while also considering the filmās cultural reception and lasting influence. Through historical context and critical insight, it highlights why Some Like It Hot continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
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- Author: Steven Cohan
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing / British Film Institute
- ISBN: 9781839027314
- Hardcover OR Paperback: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches
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Some Like It Hot (BFI Film Classics)
Some Like It Hot (BFI Film Classics)
This volume from the BFI Film Classics series examines Billy Wilderās celebrated comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Author Steven Cohan explores the filmās production history, its innovative blend of screwball comedy and gender-bending humor, and the performances of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. The book analyzes Wilderās precise comedic structure and visual style while also considering the filmās cultural reception and lasting influence. Through historical context and critical insight, it highlights why Some Like It Hot continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
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- Author: Steven Cohan
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing / British Film Institute
- ISBN: 9781839027314
- Hardcover OR Paperback: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches
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This volume from the BFI Film Classics series examines Billy Wilderās celebrated comedy Some Like It Hot (1959). Author Steven Cohan explores the filmās production history, its innovative blend of screwball comedy and gender-bending humor, and the performances of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. The book analyzes Wilderās precise comedic structure and visual style while also considering the filmās cultural reception and lasting influence. Through historical context and critical insight, it highlights why Some Like It Hot continues to resonate with audiences across generations.
Ā
- Author: Steven Cohan
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing / British Film Institute
- ISBN: 9781839027314
- Hardcover OR Paperback: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Dimensions: 7 x 5 inches





















