A revised edition of Slide's history of early American cinema. The book covers such topics and figures as: pre-cinema, the development of the feature film, Thomas H. Ince, D.W. Griffith, the introduction of sound and music, the star system, the role of wormen, new technologies, and film and art. Includes bibliographies on Ince and Griffith.

Item number 39088
Category Book
Type Criticism/History
Dimensions height 222mm; width 144mm; thickness 28mm
Language English
Country of origin USA
Related people Anthony Slide (author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection