The New Historical Dictionary of the American Film Industry
- ISBN-10
- 0810866366
- ISBN-13
- 9780810866362
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998-06-11
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Anthony Slide
Description
Now in Paperback! A unique reference work, a 'what's what' of the history of filmmaking not only in Hollywood but throughout the United States. More than 750 entries document the history of studios, production companies and distributors, and provide complete information on technical innovations, genres, industry terms, and organizations.
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