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The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915
Eileen Bowser
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Description for The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915
Paperback. Chronicles a colourful period in American film history, from the origin of store-front nickleodeons to the establishment of the Motion Picture Patents Company. The study recounts how film companies brought about the emergence of the feature film, and played a role in implementing moral reforms. Series: History of the American Cinema S. Num Pages: 337 pages, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJC; 3JJF; APF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 175 x 254 x 22. Weight in Grams: 758.
Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation. The effect of the surroundings--the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical background--are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.
Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation. The effect of the surroundings--the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical background--are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
337
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Series
History of the American Cinema S.
Condition
New
Weight
758g
Number of Pages
337
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520085343
SKU
V9780520085343
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About Eileen Bowser
Eileen Bowser is former Curator of Film at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Reviews for The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915
There is no equivalent to these books.. . . When Eileen Bowser says that the term 'movie star' was first applied to Florence Turner, the Vitagraph actress, in 1910, you can trust her as you never could trust the journalistic chroniclers of the movies who relied on second-hand sources or memory.
Kevin Lewis, Film Culture
Kevin Lewis, Film Culture