Comedies Quote by Deanna Raybourn
““But this month is all about CITY OF JASMINE which I hope you already have in your hot little hands. My favorite review snippet? KIRKUS REVIEWS said it’s “part screwball comedy”. I can’t tell you how much time I spent with Carole Lombard and William Powell and Irene Dunne when I was writing it. I adore the 30s comedies for their light-hearted take on relationships and adventure—and the glamorous settings and occasional dash of intrigue only heighten the magic. (Did you know that Nicholas Brisbane from my Lady Julia series was named for THE THIN MAN’s Nick Charles? And apologies to Dashiell Hammett, but I fell in love with the film long before I read the book and appreciated how much it had been lightened in the adaptation!) So when you’re reading CITY OF JASMINE, give some thought to who you’d like to see playing Evie and Gabriel—I’d love to hear who you’d cast in your own production.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author Q&A, 2023, published on author’s website
The author promotes her novel “City of Jasmine,” referencing classic 1930s screwball comedies and inviting readers to imagine casting choices, highlighting the influence of vintage cinema on her storytelling
In simple terms: The book is inspired by 1930s comedies and encourages reader imagination about casting
Key Takeaway
Consider how classic film tropes can enrich modern narratives
Themes
literature
film adaptation
creative inspiration
Mood
playful
nostalgic
enthusiastic
Type
promotional
engaging
conversational
When to use this quote
- book club discussions
- writing workshops
- film‑themed parties
- casting games
Key Concepts
screwball comedy
golden age Hollywood
character archetypes
Questions to Reflect On
- What elements of 1930s cinema resonate with today’s readers?
- How does imagined casting affect your connection to characters?
A Different Perspective
Readers may focus solely on plot and miss deeper thematic layers
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