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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... D. W. Griffith , who considered it an extension of the theatrical out - of - town tryout . Even the opening- night version was just another cut to Griffith , who continued refining his work well after the initial public showings . “ As ...
... D. W. Griffith in 1909 , makes effective use of all these elements . Only 750 feet in length , it plays on the ... Griffith's ability to adapt or invent cinematic devices capable of increasing the emotional impact of such conventions ...
... D. W. Griffith . From the time she and her sister , Dorothy , first appeared at the Biograph studio in 1912 ( to visit their friend Mary Pickford ) Lillian Gish was Griffith's most important perform- ing tool . From short films like THE ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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