The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915

Eileen Bowser chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D. W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation. The effect of the surroundings — the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical background — are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience.

• Author
• Eileen Bowser

• Format
• paperback

• Series
• History of the American Cinema

• Publisher
• University of California Press

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780520085343

• Genres
• film

• Release date
• 1994