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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... began adding a note of pathos to his short comedies , as early as THE TRAMP ( 1915 ) , critics took notice . " A moving episode like this must be seen to be appreciated , " wrote one otherwise skeptical reviewer , referring to Chaplin's ...
... began distributing through Paramount - Artcraft . He now super- vised fewer releases each year , but somehow the mechanical qualities of his produc- tions began to overwhelm the creative elements . Peter Milne defended Ince and his ...
... began to read the publicity emanating from his studio which dubbed him the " great lover , " his behavior in real life began to change accord- ingly . It was a difficult assignment to live up to ( A Tree Is a Tree , p . 134 ) . Gilbert ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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