The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915 - (History of the American Cinema) by Eileen Bowser (Paperback)
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Highlights
- 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.
- About the Author: Eileen Bowser is former Curator of Film at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
- 337 Pages
- Performing Arts, Film
- Series Name: History of the American Cinema
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Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"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
About the Author
Eileen Bowser is former Curator of Film at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.Dimensions (Overall): 10.02 Inches (H) x 7.05 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.64 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: History of the American Cinema
Sub-Genre: Film
Genre: Performing Arts
Number of Pages: 337
Publisher: University of California Press
Theme: History & Criticism
Format: Paperback
Author: Eileen Bowser
Language: English
Street Date: May 4, 1994
TCIN: 1003033359
UPC: 9780520085343
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-5532
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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