Description: This is a 2-volume offer: Volume 1 covers titles A-L, and volume 2 is the indexes.The AFI Catalog of Feature Films: 1921-1930 is a comprehensive resource documenting American feature films produced during this pivotal decade in cinema history. It's part of the larger AFI Catalog, a project by the American Film Institute dedicated to preserving and celebrating American film heritage.Key Features & Content:Extensive Film Entries: The catalog provides detailed entries for thousands of films released between 1921 and 1930, offering information on production credits, cast, plot summaries, reviews, and more.Historical Context: It places these films within the broader historical and cultural context of the 1920s, highlighting the significant developments and trends that shaped the film industry during this era.Transition to Sound: The catalog documents the critical transition from silent films to sound films, a technological innovation that revolutionized the medium.Genre Diversity: It covers a wide range of film genres, including dramas, comedies, westerns, musicals, and more, showcasing the diversity and creativity of American cinema during the 1920s.Landmark Films: The catalog includes entries for many iconic and influential films from this period, such as "The Jazz Singer," "The Phantom of the Opera," and "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans."Significance & Value:Research Resource: This catalog is an invaluable resource for film scholars, historians, students, and enthusiasts, providing a wealth of information on American cinema's formative years.Preservation Tool: It plays a vital role in preserving the legacy of films from this era, many of which are now considered classics.Cultural Record: It serves as a cultural record, capturing the stories, themes, and artistic expressions that defined the 1920s.Overall, the AFI Catalog of Feature Films: 1921-1930 is an essential reference work for anyone interested in exploring the rich history of American cinema during this transformative decade.
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Book Title: 1931-1940: American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States : Feature Films
Number of Pages: 1504 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of California Press
Topic: Film / General, Film / Référence
Item Height: 2.4 in
Publication Year: 1993
Genre: Performing Arts
Item Weight: 320.7 Oz
Author: American Film American Film Institute
Item Length: 11.8 in
Item Width: 9.5 in
Book Series: The Afi Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States Ser.
Format: Hardcover
