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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... wanted to boast of its size and wealth , Vitagraph would not be outdone . The week Laemmle opened his new city , Vitagraph announced its own capital investment as $ 5 million , with real - estate holdings alone of $ 1 million . Every ...
... wanted , with the date on which the first one will be needed impressed on his mind . He is held responsible for the finishing of the scene by the time specified . . . . From a bare wooden platform the carpenters , under the direction of ...
... wanted every gesture delivered . Von Stroheim would keep filming retakes until he saw the performance he had conceived in his mind's eye , a technique Swanson accuses Chaplin of employing as well ( and with some justification , given ...
Contents
An Industry and an Art | 1 |
Going to the Movies | 9 |
Corporate Organization | 63 |
Copyright | |
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