Bibliograph

Silent movies, the birth of film and the triumph of movie culture, Peter Kobel and the Library of Congress ; foreword by Martin Scorsese ; introduction by Kevin Brownlow

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Label

Silent movies, the birth of film and the triumph of movie culture, Peter Kobel and the Library of Congress ; foreword by Martin Scorsese ; introduction by Kevin Brownlow

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [287]-288) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmusic

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Silent movies

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

71006790

Responsibility statement

Peter Kobel and the Library of Congress ; foreword by Martin Scorsese ; introduction by Kevin Brownlow

Sub title

the birth of film and the triumph of movie culture

Summary

Examines the international film industry from 1893 to 1927 according to genre (e.g. horror, westerns and comedy) and highlights the work of silent film art directors, cinematographers, directors, and actors. Includes stills, promo materials and posters from the Library of Congress's memorabilia collection

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