American movies : the first thirty years / produced by the University Video Center, Audiovisual Center, the University of Iowa ; director, Larry Lipcamon.
Publisher:
University of Iowa,
Copyright Date:
1984
Description:
5 videocassettes (approximately 330 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Presenter, Richard Dyer MacCann, professor of motion picture history. Originally produced as 12 30-minute programs; program #1 not available.
Contents:
[tape 5] Program #12. Films in the twenties. (I-II) -- [tape 2] Programs #4-6. The first film makers (I-III) -- [tape 3] Programs #7-8. The stars appear (I-II) -- [tape 4] Programs #9-11. The comedians (I-III) -- [tape 5] Program #12. Films in the twenties.
Summary:
Discusses the formative influence of businessmen on the creation of movies in the United States. Professor MacCann describes how Thomas Edison, with his invention of the kinetoscope and the company he formed, came to monopolize the early movie industry. He also covers the creation of Paramount Pictures by Adolph Zukor and Jesse Lasky. In subsequent programs, he talks about some of the first American film directors: D.W. Griffith, Cecil B. DeMille, King Vidor, and William S. Hart; highlights the careers of some of the early silent dramatic movie stars, Florence Lawrence, Theda Bara, Louise Brooks, Gloria Swanson, and Valentino; and comedians, Charles Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, etc..
OCLC:
(OCoLC)34481527
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.