The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915 (History of the American Cinema) (Volume 2)
$41.95
Best Sellers Rank: 2233850 in Books
Binding : Paperback
ISBN-10 : 0520085345
Language : English
Publisher : University of California Press; Reprint edition
Publication Date : May 4, 1994
Pages : 354
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.