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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... Murnau . That Murnau's THE LAST LAUGH ( 1924 ) had been a catastrophe at the American box office failed to daunt Fox , who not only allowed Murnau a free hand in the production of SUNRISE ( 1927 ) but encouraged the studio's other ...
... Murnau proved to be the one European filmmaker of the era who succeeded in changing Hollywood . Murnau's THE LAST LAUGH ( 1924 ) had been a great critical success in America , though a box - office catastrophe ( " The last laugh was on ...
... Murnau , F. W. , 86 , 125 , 126 , 319 directorial style , 84-85 , 189 discussion of , 253-255 Murphy , Edna , 165 Murray , Charlie , 218 Murray , James , 324 Murray , Mae , 87 , 257 , 337 n.50 Museum of Modern Art ( New York ) , 137 ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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