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HomeMIT 21L.011 The Film Experience, Fall 2013Lecture 14: The Western (continued)
Lecture 14: The Western (continued)
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Description: Conclude discussion of the Western as genre form. The Western’s role in movie house culture and Saturday matinees. Surveys key films and themes by decade, from silent films to today; overview of John Ford’s career and preview of The Searchers.
Instructor: David Thorburn
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