The Sounds of Early Cinema

The Sounds of Early Cinema

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Book Description
This is the first book devoted exclusively to a little known phenomenon: the ubiquitous presence of sound in early cinema. "Silent cinema" may rarely have been silent, but the sheer diversity of sounds characterizing the first twenty years of moving pictures still can astonish us, from barkers and ballyhoos to pianists and orchestras. These twenty-five essays cover a broad range of subjects, including sound practices in production, sound-related exhibition practices film music, and the politics of sound reception.

Language Notes
Text: English, French --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

The Sounds of Early Cinema

The Sounds of Early Cinema,Domitor Conference 1998 (Library of Congress),Richard Abel,Rick Altman,Indiana University Press,0253214793,Acoustics & Sound,Cinema/Film: Book,Congresses,Film & Video - General,Film & Video - History & Criticism,History and criticism,Motion pictures,Motion pictures and music,Performing Arts,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Silent films,Sound effects

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