Silent CinemaSilent cinema is an authoritative illustrated guide to silent movies worldwide. From the birth of film in 1896 to the coming of sound -- and even beyond. Finler includes chapters on the work of all the key national cinemas of the era: The USA, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, The USSR. The narrative embraces all the major studios, genres, stars, directors and -- naturally - the most famous movies. -- back cover. |
Contents
A landmark in the early history | 7 |
Chapter Two 19061915 The Europeans Lead the Way | 37 |
Chapter Three 19151929 Sweden and Germany A New Quality of Cinema | 63 |
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