Theory of film : the redemption of physical reality (1960)

Record Details:

Title:
Theory of film : the redemption of physical reality
Date:
1960
Publisher:
New York : Oxford University Press
Volume:
Theory of film : the redemption of physical reality
Leaf #:
00020
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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xvi CONTENTS 4. Inherent Affinities 60 THE UNSTAGED 60 THE FORTUITOUS 62 ENDLESSNESS 63 24 consecutive hours 63 Routes of passage 64 THE INDETERMINATE 68 Psychophysical correspondences 68 A basic editing principle 69 THE "FLOW OF LIFE" Jl Once again the street 72 Stage interludes 73 II. AREAS AND ELEMENTS 5. History and Fantasy 77 HISTORY 77 Difficulties 77 Compromises 79 FANTASY 82 Scheme of analysis 83 Fantasy established in a stagy manner 84 Fantasy established by means of cinematic devices 87 Fantasy established in terms of physical reality 90 6. Remarks on the Actor 93 QUALITIES 93 Emphasis on being 94 Casualness 95 Physique 95 FUNCTIONS 96 Object among objects 97 types 98 The non-actor 98 The Hollywood star 99 The professional actor 100 7. Dialogue and Sound 102 INTRODUCTION 102 Early misgivings 102 Basic requirement 103 dialogue 104 The role of the spoken word 104 Manner of synchronization 111