Eileen Bowser
Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith's ,The Birth of a Nation,. The effect of the surroundingsâ€”the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical backgroundâ€”are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.
Culture,Film,Nonfiction
The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915