Guide to British Cinema

Focusing on the rich landscape of British cinema, this guide offers comprehensive entries on prominent actors, directors, and films from 1929 to the present. It explores significant cinematic movements, including the Gainsborough melodrama, Ealing comedy, and British new wave, while also examining lesser-known cycles like the dark melodramas of 1945-1950. With its scholarly depth and popular appeal, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolution and impact of British film on both a national and international scale.