Movie History: A Survey
Item Number
PN1993.5.A1G636
Author/Artist/Editor
Douglas Gomery
Type
Book, Hard Copy
Date
1991
Press/Publisher
Wadsworth
Language
English
Description
This volume surveys the major films, filmmakers, and cinema institutions of each era in American film history from four perspectives: as artistic expressions; as economic propositions; as products of and catalysts for social influences; and as representations of technological advances. In doing so, he provides a methodological basis for studying film, drawing on current thinking and writing.
Important Notes
Black and white illustrations.
Keywords
Film, History
ISSN/ISBN
0-534-12294-9
Availability
Available
OCLC
20853194