The Silent Cinema Reader

The Silent Cinema Reader
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 448
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ISBN-10 : 0415252849
ISBN-13 : 9780415252843
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Book Synopsis The Silent Cinema Reader by : Lee Grieveson

Download or read book The Silent Cinema Reader written by Lee Grieveson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silent Cinema Reader brings together key writings on cinema from the beginnings of film in 1894 to the advent of sound in 1927, addressing the development of film production and exhibition technologies, methods of distribution, film form, and film culture during this critical period on film history. Thematic sections address: film projection and variety shows; storytelling and the Nickelodeon; cinema and reform; feature films and cinema programs; classical Hollywood cinema and European national cinemas. Each section is introduced by the editors, and contains suggestions for further readings and film viewings.


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