Silent Cinema

the long version

Silent cinema is an authoritative illustrated guide to silent movies worldwide. From the birth of film in 1896 to the coming of sound -- and even beyond. Finler includes chapters on the work of all the key national cinemas of the era: The USA, France, Britain, Germany, Italy, The USSR. The narrative embraces all the major studios, genres, stars, directors and -- naturally - the most famous movies. -- back cover.