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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... comedy positioned a realistic character in situations that took time to develop ; their comedy , while more than simple slapstick , was certainly gag - based and far more dependent on stereo- types and conventions . Audiences now began ...
... comedy production , and this new angle would enable Roach to differentiate his product from Sennett's by bringing in some of the elements of " high - class " comedy involving character and situation . His use of this approach can be ...
... comedy clearly are more limited than those of the big four : less original , less imaginative , or simply less able to survive the decades . 38 The great silent comedians may dominate history's image of this era , but it could be argued ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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