A Guide to American Silent Crime Films (Bibliographies and Indexes in the Performing Arts)
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“...The authors have meticulously compiled screen credits for more than 2,000 silent features, documentaries, shorts, and serials relating to crime produced in America from the 1890s to 1930. The sheer volume of titles, many culled from the paper print collection of the Library of Congress, demonstrates the enduring appeal crime films have enjoyed in American cinema. Of particular interest is the authors' inclusion of historically important crime-related newsreels and documentaries. Recommended for academic and special libraries supporting strong film studies programs.”–
Book Description
The immense popularity of movies has its roots in the silent films of the early 1900s, this being especially true of the crime genre. This extensive guide features the entire history of the crime genre during the silent era, including more than 2,000 film entries, complete with names of directors, screenwriters, and major players, and offers a wealth of data supported by plot evaluations and occasional thematic commentaries. For the serious student of crime films, this work provides a comprehensive treatment of genre, but, most importantly, it revives an almost forgotten genre for generations of students and movie fans both old and new.
A Guide to American Silent Crime Films (Bibliographies and Indexes in the Performing Arts)
A Guide to American Silent Crime Films (Bibliographies and Indexes in the Performing Arts),Larry Langman,Daniel Finn,Greenwood Press,0313288585,Bibliographies & Indexes,Catalogs,Communication,Detective and mystery films,Detective/Mystery Films,Gangster films,Performing Arts/Dance,Police films,Reference,Silent Films,United States,Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication
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