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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... success as an actor , specializing in the portrayal of fiendish Huns in war - propaganda films , but such roles disappeared with the Armi- stice . At that moment he was able to convince Universal's Carl Laemmle to allow him to star in ...
... success with THE COVERED WAGON was a flash in the pan . " Lewis Jacobs may have been reflecting here the hostility of the moment , but his harsh assessment of OLD IRONSIDES seems hard to justify in light of recent screenings . 86 This ...
... success Desire Under the Elms . On the other hand , the New York Times praised MGM executives for cutting the film , and even Robert E. Sherwood denounced von Stroheim as “ a genius . . . badly in need of a stop watch . ” 10 What all ...
Contents
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Making Movies | 95 |
Copyright | |
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