Movie-Made America: A Cultural History of American Movies

Movie-Made America: A Cultural History of American Movies

Hailed as the definitive work upon its original publication in 1975 and now extensively revised and updated by the author, this vastly absorbing and richly illustrated book examines film as an art form, technological innovation, big business, and shaper of American values.
Ever since Edison's peep shows first captivated urban audiences, film has had a revolutionary impact on American society, transforming culture from the bottom up, radically revising attitudes toward pleasure and sexuality, and at the same time, cementing the myth of the American dream. No book has measured film's impact more clearly or comprehensively than Movie-Made America.
This vastly readable and richly illustrated volume examines film as art form, technological innovation, big business, and cultural bellwether. It takes in stars from Douglas Fairbanks to Sly Stallone; auteurs from D. W. Griffith to Martin Scorsese and Spike Lee; and genresÂ from the screwball comedy of the 1930s to the "hard body" movies of the 1980s to the independents films of the 1990s.
Combining panoramic sweep with detailed commentaries on hundreds of individual films, Movie-Made AmericaÂ is a must for any motion picture enthusiast.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Paperback
PartNumber 9780679755494
Color Cream
Height 9.15
Length 6.05
Weight 1.3007273458
Width 1.1
ReleaseDate 1994-12-05
NumberOfItems 1

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Vintage
Binding	Paperback
PartNumber	9780679755494
Color	Cream
Height	9.15
Length	6.05
Weight	1.3007273458
Width	1.1
ReleaseDate	1994-12-05
NumberOfItems	1

Movie-Made America: A Cultural History of American Movies

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