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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of better motion picture exhibition through sound and talking pictures. The author analyzes the dynamic changes occurring within the motion picture industry around 1930, as silent pictures swiftly made way for talking pictures with the advent of synchron…ized dialog. Many vital aspects of these transitional years are examined, including the need for standardized contracts and arbitration clauses, fair zoning practices, and the role of theater expansion. The author also considers the optimistic viewpoint of distributors, the input of national organizations such as MPTOA and Allied States Association, and the impact of the shift from silent to sound films on theater owners and their businesses. Overall, this book gives readers a deep understanding of how the motion picture industry adapted to and embraced the new era of sound and talking pictures, paving the way for the future of cinema. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
