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Screening Out the Past: The Birth of Mass Culture and the Motion Picture Industry,Used
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A scrupulously argued, clearly written account of Hollywood's role in bringing America skipping and giggling from the Victorian world into the twentieth century.'Philip French, London Sunday Observer'It is impossible to follow a narrow trail through the movies. The vistas keep opening, and May, linking movies to mass society, finds and makes new perceptions on emerging women, the rise of the studios, the special growth and appeal of Los Angeles, the nature of studio leadership and the early and persistent imputed corrupting power of film.'Charles Champlin, Los Angeles Times'Lary May . . . has provided a set of new and rich insights into the changing patterns of American culture, 18901929. . . . His concentration on social and cultural history indirectly provides answers to questions which have baffled political historians for several decades.'David W. Noble, Minneapolis Tribune'[Screening Out the Past is] a scrupulously argued, clearly written account of Hollywood's role in bringing America skipping and giggling from the Victorian world into the twentieth century. May is splendid on the psychology of the immigrant movie moguls, on Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford as post Great War role models, and many other things.'Philip French, London Sunday Observor'Altogether, the book represents the most successful blending of movie and cultural history to date.'Benjamin McArthur, Journal of Social History
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Screening Out the Past'? A: 'Screening Out the Past' explores Hollywood's influence on American culture, particularly how the film industry helped transition society from the Victorian era to the modern age.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Screening Out the Past' is Lary May.
- Q: When was 'Screening Out the Past' published? A: 'Screening Out the Past' was published on December 15, 1983.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does 'Screening Out the Past' have? A: 'Screening Out the Past' contains a total of 320 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, 'Screening Out the Past' is well-researched and offers insights into social and cultural history, making it suitable for academic studies in film and cultural history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not mention any illustrations or photographs included in the book.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in film history, cultural studies, and the evolution of American society would find this book particularly beneficial.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Screening Out the Past'? A: Yes, this book is available in its first edition.