Mexican movies in the United States
Subtitle: a history of the films, theaters, and audiences, 1920-1960
By: Rogelio Agrasánchez, Jr. ; foreword by Carl J. Mora
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
Subjects: Motion pictures, Mexican -- United States -- History; Motion picture theaters -- United States -- History
Description: "This book is a detailed look at Mexican cinema's boom years in the U.S., 1920 to 1960. It draws upon a treasure trove of files from Clasa-Mohme, Inc., a major distributor of Mexican films. Chapters focus on the appeal of Mexican cinema and the venues that evolved where Hispanic populations were centered"--Provided by publisher
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-197) and index