Fast-Talking Dames

The film genre of screwball comedy--which includes THE LADY EVE, BRINGING UP BABY, and HIS GIRL FRIDAY--introduced a new type of character into American films, the fast-talking, and often verbally sophisticated, female. DiBattista`s study examines this development, both in how it came about and how it changed film. Included are a number of illustrations. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.