An Evening's Entertainment: The Age of the Silent Feature Picture, 1915-1928This award-winning examination of the American film industry has already been acclaimed as A major achievement in film history, unlikely to be surpassed for many years (American Historical Review) and an indispensable set (Film Quarterly) that should become the standard reference work in every American library (Choice). The 10-volume, illustrated series considers the film industry from its early roots in the 19th century right up to 1990. It examines the development of film and the film industry, analyzing both the genres, themes and technology that defined each decade and the political and economic background that gave rise to them. Each volume focuses on a separate decade, providing a narrative on the evolution of both the business and the art of film in America. Each volume is heavily illustrated, and ends with several indexes, notes, a bibliography and a variety of appendixes of top-grossing films, stars and Oscar winners, and more. While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for details.PIM31-MAY-1801 |
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... B. P. Schulberg , to whom he agreed to give half of his share if he could convince the top stars to sign . But by ... Schulberg's claims , which were said to be based on an oral agreement between them . The case was settled out of court ...
... B. P. Schulberg issued the following terse explanation : " The day of the individual in pictures is over . " » 88 Ernst Lubitsch Before 1914 America had been the world's most important film market , but by the close of World War I it ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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