The silent cinema in song, 1896-1929 : an illustrated history and catalog of songs inspired by the movies and stars, with a list of recordings /

"This study begins the documentation of the lost history of songs of the silent cinema. Part one chronologically lists and describes songs about movies created between 1896 and 1929. Part two provides an alphabetical list of movie stars, including a brief biography of each. Part three reviews t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Wlaschin, Ken
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:	Silent films > Songs and music > Chronology. Silent film music > Chronology. Motion picture actors and actresses > Biography. Silent films > Songs and music > Discography. Silent film music > Discography.

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Summary:	"This study begins the documentation of the lost history of songs of the silent cinema. Part one chronologically lists and describes songs about movies created between 1896 and 1929. Part two provides an alphabetical list of movie stars, including a brief biography of each. Part three reviews the recordings of these songs"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	388 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-365) and index.
ISBN:	9780786438044 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786438045 (softcover : alk. paper)