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Title: The Genius of the System: Hollywood ...

Publisher: Simon & Shuster

Publication Date: 1989

Binding: Hardback

Condition: Very Good

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A portrait of moviemaking in Hollywood's classic studio era, this study reveals the genius of a system of collaboration and confrontation, rather than viewing it as a business which stifles artistic talent. It focuses on four representative companies - Warner Bothers, MGM, Universal and Selznick international and traces their distinctive house styles and studio operations from the 1920s through to the 1950s. Thomas Schatz has also written "Hollywood Genres".

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"There was much to criticize in the Hollywood system, and much to marvel at. But one can't do either without the means to make sense of it. This book provides that. --Elizabeth Kendall, "The New York Times Book Review"

"Brings the pace and confusion and inspiration of filmmaking to life...Schatz has made a lasting contribution to film history." --"Directors Guild of America Newsletter"

There was much to criticize in the Hollywood system, and much to marvel at. But one can't do either without the means to make sense of it. This book provides that. "Elizabeth Kendall, The New York Times Book Review"

Brings the pace and confusion and inspiration of filmmaking to life...Schatz has made a lasting contribution to film history. "Directors Guild of America Newsletter""

"There was much to criticize in the Hollywood system, and much to marvel at. But one can't do either without the means to make sense of it. This book provides that." --Elizabeth Kendall, The New York Times Book Review

"Brings the pace and confusion and inspiration of filmmaking to life...Schatz has made a lasting contribution to film history." --Directors Guild of America Newsletter

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