motion pictures

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motion pictures

Born to lose

the gangster film in America
1978

When movies began to speak

1969
Traces the development of sound in motion pictures and describes some famous films in which the audio technique was perfected.

Rosa Moreno

Hollywood, California, 1934
1999
When Rosa experiences the Hollywood movie scene first hand, she questions her previous enthusiasm about the industry.

Masters of horror

1984
Profiles five superstars of horror films, and discusses notable contributions by directors, writers, special effects and make-up artists, and other actors.

Careers in focus

2006
Profiles careers in the film industry, discussing the nature of the work, educational and training requirements, employment opportunities, salary figures, and sources of additional information.

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