The Genius of the System
Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era
Professor Thomas Schatz
Discover the truth about Hollywood's blend of business and art with this fascinating book by film historian Professor Thomas Schatz. Explore the genius of the industry’s system of collaboration and conflict, as Schatz debunks the myth that businesspeople stifle artistic talent. Discover the making and unmaking of classic films like Frankenstein and Grand Hotel, and learn about the rise and fall of Hollywood careers. Richly illustrated and highly readable, The Genius of the System offers a definitive view of the Old Hollywood and the foundations of the New.
Publish Date
1996-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
1996-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1988
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4.3
ISBN
8589633696092
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