Women in Romantic Comedies: From the 1930s to Present Day (English Edition)

Taking a look at the representation of women in romantic comedies by examining the history of the genre and women's roles in society from 1930s to present day. Including an in depth analysis of five romantic comedy films Bringing Up Baby (1938), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Pretty Woman (1990), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) and 500 Days of Summer (2009). As well as interviews with feminist filmmakers, this book provides a modern day insight on the portrayal of women in today’s world and discusses what the future holds for women in film.