Our Movie Heritage - Hardcover

McGreevey, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813524318 ISBN 13: 9780813524313

Publisher: Rutgers University Press, 1997

Synopsis

Over 90% of America's silent films, and 50% of the feature films made before 1950 no longer exist. All film deteriorates, and as a record of the personal and collective history of a nation, they are being lost. This is an informative look at the world of film preservation, showing the work being done to save film history. With tales of discovery and rescue, the book describes the race against time in both the public and private sectors, in order to salvage what is left in vaults, cinemas and private collections. Starting with the basics of film preservation, archivists and film restoration experts provide an insight into their work and express their concerns and hopes for the future of these films. Included are over 100 pictures of stars, directors and film people.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0813524318
• ISBN 13: 9780813524313
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208