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What narrative shift is notable in King Vidor's films over time?

  • Shift from collective struggle to individualists

  • Shift from comedy to drama

  • Shift from reality to fantasy

  • Shift from tragedy to triumph

Answer

King Vidor's films show a narrative shift over time, from a focus on collective struggle to a focus on individualists. In his early films, Vidor often depicted the struggles of working-class people, such as the miners in The Crowd (1928) and the steelworkers in Our Daily Bread (1934).
The Cinematic World of King Vidor: Uncovering the Masterpiece-maker

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