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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... percent of local Boy Scouts did the same . More significant is the fact that the vast majority of children ( 69.2 percent ) attended neighborhood theaters almost exclusively , avoiding the downtown Loop and its picture palaces . Indeed ...
... percent . 27 While fan magazines organized popularity polls as circulation - building devices , industry surveys ... percent of regular the- atergoers attending once or twice a week , while 31 percent of the general community showed up ...
... percent of the entire Paramount program . 22 However , by 1922 Hollywood's share of American production stood at 84 percent , with 12 percent remaining in New York and 4 percent filming elsewhere . The East Coast had several large ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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