American Silent Film Comedies : An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Persons, Studios and Terminology
by
Blair Miller
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0786438835
ISBN-13
9780786438839
Publisher
McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint
McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 29th, 2008
Print length
292 Pages
Weight
426 grams
Dimensions
22.70 x 15.30 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Film: styles & genres
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Many movie genres developed during the silent era, but none was as lasting as comedies. This reference work covers the people, studios, technical companies and terms associated with silent film comedy. It also includes a capsule biography, with birth and death rates and a summary of their contribution to the genre.
Many movie genres developed during the silent era, but none was as lasting as comedies. Actors and actresses stood in front of crude, hand-cranked cameras and invented a style that made people laugh and forget their troubles.
This is an encyclopedic work to persons, institutions and terms associated with silent film comedy. For people, there is a capsule biography and a summary of their contribution. For studios and companies, there is a brief history and for terms, a full definition is given.
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