Lone Star Picture Shows

An examination of the evolution of the movie industry in Texas, recreating the environment of the darkened movie theatre. Drawing on interviews with theatre managers, cashiers, projectionists and others, the author seeks to describe life in the movie business throughout the 20th century.

About the author

Richard Schroeder, an independent historian with a doctorate in education from Texas A&M University in Commerce, taught communications, broadcasting, and film for eighteen years.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Schroeder
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Content: Book
• Product form: Hardback
• Publication date: 01.02.2001
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet
• EAN: 9781585440979
• ISBN: 978-1-58544-097-9
• Pages: 224
• Dimensions (packing): 22.4 x 28.8 x 1.9 cm
• Weight (packing): 1,080 g
• Series: Sam Rayburn Rural Life, Sponso > 2
• Subjects: PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism; Pop Arts / Pop Culture