Aspects of American Film History Prior to 1920

Table of contents

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• Title Page i
• Dedication iii
• Contents v
• Foreword vii
• 6 - Mr. Edison and the Edison Company 63
• Introduction xi
• 1 - The Evolution of the Film Star 1
• 2 - Comediennes of the 'Teens 7
• 3 - Child Stars of the 'Teens 16
• 4 - Ethel Grandin 27
• 5 - Forgotten Early Directors 36
• 7 - Katherine Anne Porter and the Movies 65
• 8 - The Thanhouser Company 68
• 9 - The Paralta Company 79
• 10 - The O'Kalems 87
• 11 - Early Film Magazines: An Overview 98

• Title Page i
• Dedication iii
• Contents v
• Foreword vii
• 6 - Mr. Edison and the Edison Company 63
• Introduction xi
• 1 - The Evolution of the Film Star 1
• 2 - Comediennes of the 'Teens 7
• 3 - Child Stars of the 'Teens 16
• 4 - Ethel Grandin 27
• 5 - Forgotten Early Directors 36
• 7 - Katherine Anne Porter and the Movies 65
• 8 - The Thanhouser Company 68
• 9 - The Paralta Company 79
• 10 - The O'Kalems 87
• 11 - Early Film Magazines: An Overview 98
• 12 - The First Motion Picture Bibliography 105
• 13 - Film History Can Also Be Fun 122
• Appendices 135
• Source Material 149
• Index 153