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.
ISBN: | 9780520085343 |
Publisher: | University of California Press |
Imprint: | University of California Press |
Published date: | 04 May 1994 |
DEWEY: | 791.430973 |
DEWEY edition: | 20 |
Language: | English |
Weight: | 758g |
Height: | 175mm |
Width: | 254mm |
Spine width: | 22mm |