Technique of the photoplay (1916)

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XXXVII. Leaders and Cut-ins 163 XXXVIII. The Close-Up 173 XXXIX. Cut-Backs and Flashes 182 XL. Trick and Light Effects 194 XLI. Visions 202 XLII. Dissolves and Stop-1 Camera 208 PART IV. Writing in Form. XLIII. The Plot of Action 213 XLIV. Continuity 220 XLV. Establishment • 224 XLVL Preparation for the Event 228 XLVII. Values and Emphasis 230 XLVIII. Writing a Play 234 XLIX. Adaptation and Reconstruction 244 PART ^^ Classification of Photoplays. L. Drama 250 LI. Historical and Costume Plays 258 LII. Problem Plays 261 LIII. Purpose and Propaganda Plays 264 LIV. Melodrama 267 LV. Comedy Drama 270 LVI. Comedy 272 LVII. Farce and Slapstick 280 LVIII. Multiple Reels 286 LIX. Features 2Q4 LX. Series and Serials 296 LXI. Talking Pictures 302 PART \1. General Information. LXII. A Course of Study 305 LXIII. Self-Criticism 312 LXIV. Tools of the Trade .• 319 LXV. Selling the Script 324 LXVI. Editors and Others 339 LXVII. Censorship of Films 342 LXATII. Copyright and the Copyrighted Story 345 LXIX. The Stolen Story '. 349 I XX. Schools and Agencies 351 I XXI. Prize Schemes 354 LXXII. In Conclusion 356 Appendix. Glossary 3.59 The Unasked Question 366 Examples of Form 373