Silent Cinema Reader

Zusatztext 'Should be heralded for its clear and accessible overview ... it covers all bases in a precise and approachable style' - Film Review Informationen zum Autor Lee Grieveson, Peter Kramer Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung This is a comprehensive resource of key writings on early cinema, addressing filmmaking practice, film form, style and content, and the ways in which silent films were exhibited and understood by their audiences

Product details

• Authors: Lee Grieveson, Lee Kramer Grieveson
• Assisted by: Lee Grieveson (Editor), Grieveson Lee (Editor), Peter Kramer (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.11.2003
• EAN: 9780415252843
• ISBN: 978-0-415-25284-3
• No. of pages: 448
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Media science; Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism, Film Theory & Criticism, C 1900 - C 1914, c 1900 to c 1909, Film history, theory or criticism