motion pictures

The beginnings of the film industry, from 1830 to 1909; the silent film era from 1910 to 1926; the Hollywood studio system, 1927-1947; and the age of independent filmmaking from 1948 on.

The reader is invited to find Waldo in the detailed illustrations of several crowded Hollywood movie sets.

Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres such as comedy, cowboy pictures, and horror movies.

A history of science fiction films illustrated with photographs from many of the films.