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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... stars as Chaplin and Pickford . By this time , the entire industry was " thor- oughly obsessed by star frenzy , " and even moderately priced performers could win highly advantageous contracts . Benjamin Hampton claims that only 5 ...
... stars , such as Pola Negri , were honored more in theory than in practice . One also observes the tendency of fans in this period to rank comedy stars far lower than their box - office pull would suggest . Chaplin had not released a ...
... stars still playing the part . Pola Negri 74 In the wake of the formation of United Artists , Adolph Zukor faced a sudden shortage of star material . He had managed to hold onto William S. Hart , but the loss of Douglas Fairbanks ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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