The young Oxford book of the movies
By: David Parkinson.
Publisher: Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
Subjects: Motion pictures -- History -- Juvenile literature; Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Juvenile literature; Motion pictures -- History
Other titles: Movies
Description: Explores the history of film around the world, from the earliest shadow show to the blockbusters of today, discussing the transition from the silent era to "talkies" and examining specific genres such as comedy, cowboy pictures, and horror movies.
Notes: Includes indexes.