Title Eloquent gestures : the transformation of performance style in the Griffith Biograph films / Roberta E. Pearson

Published Berkeley : University of California Press, ©1992

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Description 1 online resource (x, 184 pages) : illustrations Contents The theatrical heritage -- The histrionic and verisimilar codes in the Biograph films -- Performance style and the interaction of signifying practices -- D.W. Griffith and the Biograph Company -- Henry B. Walthall -- Trade press discourse Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-176) and index Notes Print version record Subject Griffith, D. W. (David Wark), 1875-1948 -- Criticism and interpretation SUBJECT Griffith, D. W. (David Wark), 1875-1948 fast Subject Biograph Company. SUBJECT Biograph Company fast Subject Silent films -- United States -- History Motion picture acting. Movement (Acting) PERFORMING ARTS -- Film & Video -- Reference. PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General Motion picture acting Movement (Acting) Silent films United States Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc. History Form Electronic book ISBN 9780520911048 0520911040 0585299404 9780585299402

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