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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... Exhibitors considered them- selves showmen , not film programmers . The feature motion picture was only one part of their evening's entertainment , supplying about 68 percent of the total " at- traction , " according to one 1922 exhibitors ...
... exhibitors were required to " buy blind " from a sketchy prospectus or campaign book . The system was similar to the program policy employed in nickelodeon days . But from the exhibitor's point of view , it was ill suited to current ...
... exhibitors ' reports . The same general format was also employed by the Exhibitor's Trade Review ( 1916–1926 ) and the Exhibitor's Herald ( founded in 1915 ) ; the Herald contained the classic " What the Picture Did for Me " column ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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