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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... developed . It was not uncommon for the ill - trained graduates of " pro- jection schools " to find themselves alone in a booth with no idea of how to put on the evening's show . 13 Unfortunately , these were the men ultimately ...
... developed and printed during the morning and onscreen at Broadway houses by noon . But some felt that this situation fostered inefficient duplication of staffs and services and created a strong inducement to fabrication and fraud ...
... developed , his pantomimic gestures are displayed with elegance and ease , and the working - class milieu is forcefully pre- sented . Classic Chaplin began to appear in the bittersweet climax of THE TRAMP ( 1915 ) , the gritty ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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