Hollywood and the American historical film /

This definitive interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars probes the theoretical and historical contexts of films made about the American past from silent film to the present. The book offers a fresh assessment of studio era historical filmmaking and its legacy across a range of genres.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Smyth, J. E., 1977-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
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Description
Summary:This definitive interdisciplinary collection by leading scholars probes the theoretical and historical contexts of films made about the American past from silent film to the present. The book offers a fresh assessment of studio era historical filmmaking and its legacy across a range of genres.
Physical Description:xxv, 244 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230230927 (hardback)
023023092X (hardback)
9780230230934 (pbk.)
0230230938 (pbk.)