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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... Zukor ) . W. W. Hodkinson , an independent West Coast exchange operator , first conceived the idea of Paramount after observing the success of the General Film Company's national distribution system . The product of Zukor's Famous ...
... Zukor himself . 20 For almost a year First National had negotiated with Pickford , whose Paramount contract approached expiration in 1918. Zukor , already feeling the effects of this exhibitors ' revolt , calculated that he could not ...
... Zukor intended to buy up every major theater in the country , combined with the knowledge that Wall Street millions were behind him , did a great deal to soften up the opposition . By 1921 Zukor had acquired 303 theaters , only a ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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