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The Silent Cinema Reader,Used
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The Silent Cinema Reader is a comprehensive resource of key writings on early cinema, addressing filmmaking practice, film form, style and content, and the ways in which silent films were exhibited and understood by their audiences, from the beginnings of film in the late nineteenth century to the coming of sound in the late 1920s.The Reader covers international developments in film aesthetics, the growth of the American film industry and its relationship with foreign competitors at home and abroad, and the broader cultural, social and political contexts of film production and consumption in the United States as well as Britain, France, Russia and Germany. The Reader includes indepth case studies of major directors and stars of the silent era, including Cecil B. DeMille, Eisenstein, D. W. Griffith, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino.Articles are grouped into thematic sections, each with an introduction by the editors, which focus on:* Film projection and variety shows* Storytelling and the nickelodeon* Cinema and reform* Feature films and cinema programmes* Classical Hollywood cinema* European national cinemas
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Silent Cinema Reader' about? A: 'The Silent Cinema Reader' is a comprehensive resource that explores key writings on early cinema, covering filmmaking practices, film forms, styles, and the exhibition of silent films from the late nineteenth century to the late 1920s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Silent Cinema Reader' is Lee Grieveson.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics, including film projection, storytelling, cinema and reform, feature films, classical Hollywood cinema, and European national cinemas, along with in-depth case studies of notable silent era directors and stars.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Silent Cinema Reader' have? A: 'The Silent Cinema Reader' contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The binding type of 'The Silent Cinema Reader' is paperback.
- Q: When was 'The Silent Cinema Reader' published? A: 'The Silent Cinema Reader' was published on November 27, 2003.
- Q: Is 'The Silent Cinema Reader' in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Silent Cinema Reader' is available in new condition.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: 'The Silent Cinema Reader' is released in its first edition.
- Q: Does the book include case studies of famous silent film stars? A: Yes, the book includes case studies of major silent film directors and stars, such as Cecil B. DeMille, Eisenstein, D. W. Griffith, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Rudolph Valentino.
- Q: What category does 'The Silent Cinema Reader' fall under? A: 'The Silent Cinema Reader' falls under the category of Performing Arts.