silent films

A history of American film from 1907 to 1915, discussing how film forms changed during the seven year period, and tracing the transformation of the film business from a small-time amusement enterprise to a gigantic entertainment industry.

A history of the American cinema in the silent film era from 1915 to 1928, discussing the conduct and content of the movies, technology, production practice, industrial organization, and critical thinking.

A chronological examination of the first twelve years of motion pictures and their sound accompaniment, from 1895 to the fall of 1907, looking at cinema as both an industry and a cultural practice.

Text and illustrations trace the history of silent film comedy focusing on such stars as Charlie Chaplin and Ben Turpin.

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

A young African-American girl recalls the life story of her grandfather who performed in vaudeville and played piano forthe silent movies.

Having lost his family in a devastating plane crash, David Zimmer journeys around the world to research the life of a presumed-dead silent film actor, and he finds his life changed when his subsequent writings get unexpected attention.