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In this article, the writer examines how music and song are used to support the moods, emotions, themes and characters in three different films: Tim Burton's 'Edward Scissorhands', Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' and Fred Zinnemann's 'High Noon'. A synopsis of the plot and themes of each film are also provided.

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"The Tim Burton directed 'Edward Scissorhands' relies upon a score by Danny Elfman and a soundtrack that is heavily laced with songs performed by legendary s sex symbol Tom Jones. In 'Edward Scissorhands' the title character is a reworking of the classic character of Frankenstein including a gothic setting. Created by an aging mad inventor played by Vincent Price the inventor dies before he is able to finish his creation. Edward lacks hands and instead still retains the scissors put there temporarily by the inventor ..."

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