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Hollywood of the Rockies: Colorado, the West and America's Film Pioneers
Hollywood of the Rockies Colorado the West and America's Film Pioneers Author:Michael J. Spencer In the early days of the twentieth century, movies werent made in California. As Americas film pioneers traveled westward, Colorado became a beacon to them, contributing to the early motion picture business with all the relish and gusto of a western saga. The gorgeous natural scenery was perfect for the countrys (and the worlds) growing infatuat... more »ion with the West, turning Colorado itself into a bigger star of the early cinema than any particular actor. Using rare photos and contemporary accounts, writer and filmmaker Michael J. Spencer explores the little-known filmmaking industry that flourished in the Rocky Mountains between 1895 and 1915west of New York but east of Hollywood.« less