The Genius of the System: Hollywood Film-Making in the Studio Era

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The Genius of the System: Hollywood Film-Making in the Studio Era

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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 and traces their distinctive house styles.

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The Genius of the System: Hollywood Film-Making in the Studio Era by Thomas Schatz

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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ISBN 13 9780671697082
ISBN 10 0671697080
Title The Genius of the System: Hollywood Film-Making in the Studio Era
Author Thomas Schatz
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
Year published 1989-09-01
Number of pages 514
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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