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First published on March 9, 1907, The Moving Picture World was the first trade paper of the film industry. It continued until December 31, 1927. This index directs researchers to the appropriate pages of the magazine for biographical and career data on the early filmmakers--i.e., anyone involved in making a film: actors and actresses, producers, directors, camera grinders, writers, editors, company presidents, technical directors, stunt extras, and many others. Each entry includes professional postion or job slot, real name (if applicable), any relatives in cinema, article citations, the date and page location of the citations, and a notice of illustrations within the article.
In this wry, charming, and amazingly frank autobiography, MacGraw proves to be an irreverent commentator on both Hollywood and her own life. "Affecting and honest revelation . . . a survivor's story . . . that should inspire many".--Kirkus.
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OVERBOARD "All ready now! In position, everyone!" Half a score of actors and actresses moved quickly to their appointed places, while overhead, and at the sides of them hissed powerful electric lights, and in front of them stood a moving picture camera, ready to be operated by a pleasant-faced young man. "Ready?" came in questioning tones from Mr. Pertell, the stage director, as he looked sharply from one to the other. A tall, well-built man, with iron-gray hair, nodded, but did not speak. "Let her go, Russ!" Mr. Pertell exclaimed. "Vait! Vait a minute!" called one of the actors, with a pronounced German accent. "Well, what's the matter now, Mr. Switzer?" asked the director, with a touch of ...
A study of supporting character actors and actresses in the American motion picture, 1930-1955.
"All ready now! In position, everyone!" Half a score of actors and actresses moved quickly to their appointed places, while overhead, and at the sides of them hissed powerful electric lights, and in front of them stood a moving picture camera, ready to be operated by a pleasant-faced young man. "Ready?" came in questioning tones from Mr. Pertell, the stage director, as he looked sharply from one to the other. A tall, well-built man, with iron-gray hair, nodded, but did not speak. "Let her go, Russ!" Mr. Pertell exclaimed. "Vait! Vait a minute!" called one of the actors, with a pronounced German accent. "Well, what's the matter now, Mr. Switzer?" asked the director, with a touch of impatience. "I haf forgotten der imbortant babers dot I haf to offer mine enemy in dis play. I must have der babers."
An appraisal of the influnce of the art of film making on humanity.
Combining classic and recent essays and examining key issues such Movie Acting, the Film Reader explores one of the most central but often overlooked aspects of cinema: film acting.