| Description |
xv, 348 pages : illustrations, 1 map, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Historical overview -- 2. Film business -- 3. Technology -- 4. Censorship -- 5. Narrative and style -- 6. Genres -- 7. Stars and the star system -- 8. Conclusion |
| Summary |
"This comprehensive book illuminates the most fertile and exciting period in American film, a time when the studio system was at its peak and movies played a critical role in elevating the spirits of the public. Richard B. Jewell offers a highly readable yet deeply informed account of the economics, technology, censorship, style, genres, stars, and history of Hollywood during its Classical Period."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliography and index |
| Subject |
Motion pictures -- United States -- History.
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Motion picture industry -- United States -- History.
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| LC no. |
2007010757 |
| ISBN |
9781405163736 paperback |
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1405163739 paperback |
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9781405163729 hardback |
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