The movies begin [videorecording] : a treasury of early cinema, 1894-1914 / Kino International ; [produced by] Film Preservation Associates and The British Film Institute ; produced for video by David Shepard.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Kino on Video,
Copyright Date:
2002
Description:
5 videodiscs (414 min.) : sd., col. and b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Great train robbery and other primary works. European pioneers. Experimentation and discovery. Cinema magic of George Melies. Magic of George Méliès. Magic of Méliès. Comedy, spectacle, and new horizons.
Notes:
DVD release of the 1994 Kino International Corp. Vol. 3: time on container incorrect. Title on vol. 4 container: Magic of Méliès. Special features: text (program notes) by Charles Musser ; film access.
Contents:
v. 1. The great train robbery and other primary works (75 min.) -- v. 2. The European pioneers (58 min.) -- v. 3. Experimentation and discovery (93 min.) -- v. 4. The cinema magic of George Melies (103 min.) -- v. 5. Comedy, spectacle, and new horizons (85 min.).
Summary:
The genesis of the motion picture medium is recreated in this collection of the cinema's formative works. More than crucial historical artifacts, these films reveal the foundation from which the styles and stories of the contemporary cinema would later arise.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)49279881
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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.