The Hollywood story / Joel W. Finler ; research assistance by Bennett Finler.

By:

Finler, Joel W, 1938-

Contributor(s):

Finler, Bennett

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Wallflower, 2003.Edition: [3rd] edDescription: vii, 419 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cmISBN:

9781903364666 (pbk.) :
1903364663 (pbk) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

384.80973 FIN

LOC classification:

PN1993.5.U6

Contents:

Part one - The Hollywood movie industry -- Hollywood and the silver screen -- From one-reelers to cinemascipe -- Movies and finance -- Hollywood movie-makers -- Honours and awards -- Part two - The major Hollywood studios -- Columbia -- Fox -- MGM -- Paramount -- RKO -- United Artists -- Universal -- Warner Bros. -- Disney -- Part three - The facts and figures -- Leading creative personnel -- Box office hits -- General statistics.

Summary: Now in a revised and updated edition, this title traces the history of Hollywood from the silent era up to the present day. It covers every aspect of American film-making, including the advent of sound and colour, the relationships between producers, directors and stars, as well as the greatest hits and flops.

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 5 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	384.80973 FIN (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		203539

Previous ed.: London: Mandarin, 1992.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 383-386).

Includes filmographies and index.

Now in a revised and updated edition, this title traces the history of Hollywood from the silent era up to the present day. It covers every aspect of American film-making, including the advent of sound and colour, the relationships between producers, directors and stars, as well as the greatest hits and flops.