That marvel - the movie : a glance at its reckless past, its promising present, and its significant future (1923)

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CHAPTER IV THE MOVIE GOES TO THE BAD The Era of Fly-by-Night Speculation — The Mushroom Movie Craze — The Screen's Youthful Indiscretions — Stupidity and Cupidity as Partners — The Degradation of a New Art Form — BoyMade Scenarios — The Stage Versus the Screen — A Future for Both. 45