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 surroundingsthe size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical backgroundare all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.
The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915 (History of the American Cinema)
Eileen Bowser
$60.26 - $67.86
- UPC:
- 9780520085343
- Maximum Purchase:
- 2 units
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 1994-05-04
- Release Date:
- 1994-05-04
- Author:
- Eileen Bowser
- Language:
- english
- Edition:
- Reprint