A history of the movies (1931)

Record Details:

Title:
A history of the movies
Date:
1931
Publisher:
New York : Covici, Friede Inc.
Volume:
A history of the movies
Leaf #:
00011
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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CONTENTS PREFACE V i. LIVING PICTURES AND PEEP SHOWS 3 11. A NEW FORM OF THEATER 29 in. QUANTITY vs. QUALITY 49 iv. THE MOTION PICTURES PATENTS COMPANY 64 v. THE STAR SYSTEM 83 vi. FEATURE PICTURES 101 vii. THE NEW ERA 121 viii. THE PICKFORD REVOLUTION 146 ix. THE RISE OF FIRST NATIONAL 170 x. THE POST-WAR BOOM 197 xi. UNITED ARTISTS AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 227 xii. THE BATTLE FOR THE THEATERS 252