An evening's entertainment: the age of the silent feature picture, 1915-1928The 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 a |
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Yet their influence in shaping audiences' perceptions of nonfiction material may
have been significant.4 The Serial Serials, newsreels, animation, and short
comedies are, by comparison, much more accessible today, although few
general ...
Yet their influence in shaping audiences' perceptions of nonfiction material may
have been significant.4 The Serial Serials, newsreels, animation, and short
comedies are, by comparison, much more accessible today, although few
general ...
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Top serial directors George B. Seitz and Spencer Bennett (holding script) flank
their co-star, Edna Murphy. The camera is a Wilart, an American-made all-metal
copy of the Pathe. serial produced for Hearst, became the most famous of early ...
Top serial directors George B. Seitz and Spencer Bennett (holding script) flank
their co-star, Edna Murphy. The camera is a Wilart, an American-made all-metal
copy of the Pathe. serial produced for Hearst, became the most famous of early ...
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Grace Cunard, who wrote her own films, had previously appeared as a traditional
, active heroine in serials such as The Broken Coin (1915). By 1916 such "
unladylike" behavior was out of fashion and needed considerable dramatic ...
Grace Cunard, who wrote her own films, had previously appeared as a traditional
, active heroine in serials such as The Broken Coin (1915). By 1916 such "
unladylike" behavior was out of fashion and needed considerable dramatic ...
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