Shakespeare on Silent Film An Excellent Dumb Discourse |
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| Author:
| Buchanan, Judith |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-40372-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.99 |
Book Description:
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Why was Shakespeare such attractive source material for the silent film industry? How were silent Shakespeare films marketed, distributed, exhibited and received? Drawing on a wealth of primary research, this book analyses in detail a selection of both popular and little-known Shakespeare films made in the silent era.
Why was Shakespeare such attractive source material for the silent film industry? How were silent Shakespeare films marketed, distributed, exhibited and received? Drawing on a wealth of primary research, this book analyses in detail a selection of both popular and little-known Shakespeare films made in the silent era.