ISBN: 9780259833178 - Films, Facts and Forecasts (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This revealing insider's account explores the history of the film industry and predicts its future, focusing on American influence in the business. The author explores the technical development of filmmaking, from its origins to the advent of 'talkies'. The emergence of stars like Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford, whose names became synonymous with the industry, is recounted both in the context of their own significance and as part of the rise of the 'star system'. The author argues that this development was essential to the global popularity of American film and explains how it continues to dominate the market. The book also investigates the role of the Government in the film industry and how it affected production, distribution, and exhibition. By examining the evolution of film, this book sheds light on broader changes within the entertainment sector and provides a fascinating insight into the growth of one of the world's most profitable and influential industries. 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. …