The Marx Brothers as Social Critics: Satire and Comic Nihilism in Their Films

The Marx Brothers' films are packed with slapstick and obvious jokes, gags, puns, pratfalls, and mimicry. But beneath the laughs is a serious and biting condemnation of American culture. This book examines historical events, political practices, economic conditions, manners and customs, literary subjects, and popular entertainment as satirized in the films and considers the ways in which the films were relevant in their era and remain so today. Read More

The Marx Brothers' films are packed with slapstick and obvious jokes, gags, puns, pratfalls, and mimicry. But beneath the laughs is a serious and biting condemnation of American culture. This book examines historical events, political practices, economic conditions, manners and customs, literary subjects, and popular entertainment as satirized in the films and considers the ways in which the films were relevant in their era and remain so today. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $17.99 Title: The Marx Brothers as Social Critics: Satire and Comic Nihilism in Their Films by Martin A. Gardner Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Print ISBN: 9780786439423, 0786439424 eText ISBN: 9780786454549 Edition: 2009 Format: PDF eBook	$17.99 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ