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American Silent Film

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Oxford University Press, 1978 - Performing Arts - 387 pages
"Praised as the ""best modern survey of the silent period"" ( New Republic ), this indispensable history tells you everything you need to know about American silent film, from the nickelodeons in the ear"

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The sad thing about reading this book is knowing that most of these movies no longer exist. Read full review

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Excellent book, a little out of date & while Everson's style is clear and concise it's slightly quaint at times. Read full review

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Contents

A Survey
3
The Beginnings
16
The Birth of Film Grammar
30
Copyright

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American Silent Film
American Silent Film
William K. Everson
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American silent film
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William K. Everson
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TitleAmerican Silent Film
Volume 1 of History of the American Film
AuthorWilliam K. Everson
Editionillustrated
PublisherOxford University Press, 1978
ISBN019502348X, 9780195023480
Length387 pages
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Performing Arts / Film & Video / General
Performing Arts / Film & Video / History & Criticism
Performing Arts / Film & Video / Reference
  
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