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The Transformation of Cinema 1907-1915 (History of the American Cinema)
The Transformation of Cinema 19071915 - History of the American Cinema Author:Eileen Bowser Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation. The effect of the surroundingsthe size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical... more » backgroundare all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.« less