motion pictures

Traces the history of American silent film, discussing prominent films, actors, and producers and their impact on the development of the genre.

Essays written by many prominent historians examine almost one hundred classic films and point out how actual historical events and figures differ from the way they are portrayed in the movies.

Alexander Mackendrick offers a detailed overview of the craft of movie directing, with an inside look at some of Hollywood's most influential film directors' techniques and methods.

Presents brief essays that describe the plotlines, characters, and themes from one thousand motion pictures in response to the question, "What should I see?".

Collection of reviews and essays concerning actors and actresses, the early years of movies, various genres, directors, and screen writers.

Tells the story of Hollywood, the film genres, the transition from silent to sound, and the television age.

An account of the lives and accomplishments of ten famous directors, including D.W. Griffith, John Ford, Frank Capra, Alfred Hitchcock, and Orson Welles.