Movie roadshows: a history and filmography of reserved-seat limited showings, 1911 - 1973

"This work examines a film distribution system paralleling the rise of early features and persisting until 1972. The focus is on roadshows released in the United States but an appendix identifies international roadshows and films forecast but not released as roadshows. Included are plots, conte...

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Main Author: Holston, Kim R. 1948- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson McFarland 2013
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Summary:"This work examines a film distribution system paralleling the rise of early features and persisting until 1972. The focus is on roadshows released in the United States but an appendix identifies international roadshows and films forecast but not released as roadshows. Included are plots, contemporary critical reaction, premiere date, production background, and methods of promotion--i.e., the ballyhoo"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Includes filmography
Parallel distribution systems -- All seats reserved -- The talkies and pre-war era -- Entr'acte: the war years lull -- Roadshows return -- Escalation -- The golden age -- The final curtain -- Exit music: the legacy, literally
Physical Description:viii, 374 S. Ill. 26 cm
ISBN:9780786460625
0786460628

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