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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... houses , whose service and standards were left undefined . " Vaudeville Picture Houses " ran a film with five or six acts of vaudeville but were distinct from straight vaudeville theaters , and " Double Feature Houses " offered their ...
... houses in the mid - teens was a shock to patrons of the legitimate stage . In April 1914 New York Times theater critic Victor Watson covered the glittering opening of the Strand , Broadway's first lavish picture house : " If anyone had ...
... houses was in the hands of a small group of specialized firms . Some tended to work for specific chains , others became known for their signature design treatments , and a few came to dominate theater construction in entire cities or ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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