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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... Later historians dubbed him " the last of the shoot - from - the - cuff directors " and " an incorrigible play- boy [ who ] never applied himself to his craft with any seriousness . ” 43 What seems to have been lost over the years ...
... later developed by David O. Selznick and , in a different context , Walt Disney . But it was Goldwyn who demonstrated that it was possible to break with the big - studio method of production , maintain a personal vision , and still ...
... later by that of DECEPTION ( ANNA BOLEYN ) and one or two others . But not all German films were greeted so warmly . THE GOLEM ( 1920 ) flopped with American audiences , while THE CABINet of Dr. CaliGARI ( 1919 ) inspired picket lines ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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