Brief Encounters: Lesbians and Gays in British Cinema, 1930-71 by Stephen Bourne
An examination of lesbian and gays in British cinema, this book explores a range of lesbian and gay screen images from such diverse films as Soldiers of the King, Pygmalion, Dangerous Moonlight, Blithe Spirit, Brief Encounter, and The Servant, revealing a vital, varied and sensuous cinema. Arranged chronologically, and examining performers, directors and over 150 famous, half-remembered and forgotten films, the book forms a celebration of the contribution of gays and lesbians to British cinema culture. It includes an appendix of gay men's reactions to Victim, the landmark Dirk Bogart film.