Silent Film by Richard Abel

Silent Film by Richard Abel

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A collection of essays which concentrate upon the most important aspects of the silent cinema, opening up parallels with the postmodern cinema of the present day. Subjects discussed include the colour processes of silent cinema, choreographic styles of acting, sound accompaniment and reception.

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Silent Film by Richard Abel

This is a collection of essays which focus upon the most important aspects of the silent cinema, opening up parallels with the postmodern cinema of our own times. Subjects discussed include the colour processes, choreograhic styles of acting, sound accompaniment, reception, the development from "cinema of attractions" to narrative film, national cinemas and relations with other forms of mass culture.
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ISBN 13 9780485300765
ISBN 10 0485300761
Title Silent Film
Author Richard Abel
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 1999-02-01
Number of pages 300
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