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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... genre preference , regular theatergoers had a far higher opinion of comedies than the average resident , while ... GENRE PREFERENCES ( % ) Genre Filmgoers Community Foreign- speaking Mystery 22.2 Melodrama 21.1 48.6 18.4 Comedy 18.5 6.8 ...
... GENRE PREFERENCES ( % ) Genre General public College students Both groups Comedy 20 25 22 Melodrama 20 18 19 Historical 21 17 19 Mystery 15 23 18 Sex drama 8 15 13 Western 5 Costume 4 6 3 54 SOURCE : Film Daily Yearbook of Motion ...
... genre or simply a desire on the part of a few big stars to create lavishly appointed dream environments for themselves . One final genre that should be mentioned is the social - problem film . Most prom- inent as a major force during ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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