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First published in 1988, "The Women Who Knew Too Much" remains a classic work in film theory and Criticism. Modleski's analysis of Hitchcock and women has become an essential reference for students and scholars, and one of the most widely cited works in film studies. Revised and updated to reflect the latest scholarship, the book consists of a theoretical introduction and analysis of seven important films by Hitchcock, each providing a basis of an analysis of the female spectator, the function of female characters, and other elements of both narrative and viewer response. This new edition also includes a chapter considering the last fifteen years of Hitchcock criticism as it relates to ideas in this landmark book. Written by a leading feminist critic, this new edition of a valued text will be of great interest to students of film studies, gender studies and cultural studies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #385605 in Books
• Published on: 2005-09-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

From the Back Cover
First published in 1988, The Women Who Knew Too Much remains a classic work in film theory and criticism. The book consists of a theoretical introduction and analyses of seven important films by Alfred Hitchcock, each of which provides a basis for an analysis of the female spectator as well as of the male spectator. Modleski considers the emotional and psychic investments of men and women in female characters whose stories often undermine the mastery of the cinematic Master of Suspense. This new edition features a new chapter which considers the last 15 years of Hitchcock criticism as it relates to the ideas in this landmark book.

About the Author
Tania Modleski is Florence R. Scott Professor of English at the University of Southern California. Among her other books are Loving with a Vengeance and Feminism without Women.